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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.84, 26,513.58 and 5,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.84, 26,513.58 and 5,363.84 is: 8,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.84 : 26,513.58 = 5,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.84/26,513.58 = 5,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.84x = 26,513.58 × 5,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.84x = 142,214,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,214,600.95/17,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.71

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