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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.20, 26,509.80 and 5,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.20, 26,509.80 and 5,361.20 is: 8,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.20 : 26,509.80 = 5,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.20/26,509.80 = 5,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.20x = 26,509.80 × 5,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.20x = 142,124,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,124,339.76/17,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.80

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