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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.90, 26,594.94 and 5,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.90, 26,594.94 and 5,250.16 is: 7,875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.90 : 26,594.94 = 5,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.90/26,594.94 = 5,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.90x = 26,594.94 × 5,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.90x = 139,627,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,627,756.68/17,729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.27

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