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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.58, 26,626.91 and 5,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.58, 26,626.91 and 5,267.66 is: 7,903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.58 : 26,626.91 = 5,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.58/26,626.91 = 5,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.58x = 26,626.91 × 5,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.58x = 140,261,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,261,508.73/17,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.13

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