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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.62, 26,508.81 and 5,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.62, 26,508.81 and 5,360.62 is: 8,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.62 : 26,508.81 = 5,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.62/26,508.81 = 5,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.62x = 26,508.81 × 5,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.62x = 142,103,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,103,657.06/17,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.89

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