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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.95, 26,581.29 and 5,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.95, 26,581.29 and 5,237.92 is: 7,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.95 : 26,581.29 = 5,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.95/26,581.29 = 5,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.95x = 26,581.29 × 5,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.95x = 139,230,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,230,670.52/17,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.17

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