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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.49, 26,625.63 and 5,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.49, 26,625.63 and 5,270.58 is: 7,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.49 : 26,625.63 = 5,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.49/26,625.63 = 5,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.49x = 26,625.63 × 5,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.49x = 140,332,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,332,486.61/17,753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,904.50

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