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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.99, 26,626.38 and 5,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.99, 26,626.38 and 5,271.08 is: 7,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.99 : 26,626.38 = 5,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.99/26,626.38 = 5,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.99x = 26,626.38 × 5,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.99x = 140,349,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349,752.74/17,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.25

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