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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.52, 26,562.39 and 5,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.52, 26,562.39 and 5,230.23 is: 7,843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.52 : 26,562.39 = 5,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.52/26,562.39 = 5,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.52x = 26,562.39 × 5,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.52x = 138,927,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,927,409.05/17,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.90

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