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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.37, 26,633.14 and 5,104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.37, 26,633.14 and 5,104.19 is: 7,656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.37 : 26,633.14 = 5,104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.37/26,633.14 = 5,104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.37x = 26,633.14 × 5,104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.37x = 135,940,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,940,660.68/17,754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.74

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