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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.93, 26,603.28 and 5,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.93, 26,603.28 and 5,253.93 is: 7,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.93 : 26,603.28 = 5,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.93/26,603.28 = 5,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.93x = 26,603.28 × 5,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.93x = 139,771,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,771,770.89/17,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.05

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