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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.04, 26,511.98 and 5,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.04, 26,511.98 and 5,825.34 is: 8,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.04 : 26,511.98 = 5,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.04/26,511.98 = 5,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.04x = 26,511.98 × 5,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.04x = 154,441,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,441,268.45/17,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.30

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