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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.39, 26,569.96 and 5,232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.39, 26,569.96 and 5,232.67 is: 7,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.39 : 26,569.96 = 5,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.39/26,569.96 = 5,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.39x = 26,569.96 × 5,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.39x = 139,031,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,031,753.09/17,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.85

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