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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.77, 26,626.05 and 5,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.77, 26,626.05 and 5,270.86 is: 7,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.77 : 26,626.05 = 5,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.77/26,626.05 = 5,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.77x = 26,626.05 × 5,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.77x = 140,342,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,342,181.90/17,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,904.92

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