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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.98, 26,602.56 and 5,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.98, 26,602.56 and 5,255.28 is: 7,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.98 : 26,602.56 = 5,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.98/26,602.56 = 5,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.98x = 26,602.56 × 5,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.98x = 139,803,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,803,901.52/17,734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.95

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