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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.72, 26,581.14 and 5,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.72, 26,581.14 and 5,237.24 is: 7,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.72 : 26,581.14 = 5,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.72/26,581.14 = 5,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.72x = 26,581.14 × 5,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.72x = 139,211,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,211,809.65/17,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.21

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