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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.93, 26,508.26 and 5,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.93, 26,508.26 and 5,827.50 is: 8,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.93 : 26,508.26 = 5,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.93/26,508.26 = 5,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.93x = 26,508.26 × 5,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.93x = 154,476,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,476,752.61/17,675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.38

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