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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.46, 26,622.62 and 5,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.46, 26,622.62 and 5,268.52 is: 7,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.46 : 26,622.62 = 5,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.46/26,622.62 = 5,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.46x = 26,622.62 × 5,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.46x = 140,261,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,261,805.92/17,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.42

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