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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.50, 26,511.75 and 5,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.50, 26,511.75 and 5,362.50 is: 8,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.50 : 26,511.75 = 5,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.50/26,511.75 = 5,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.50x = 26,511.75 × 5,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.50x = 142,169,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,169,259.38/17,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.75

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