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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.54, 26,637.47 and 5,275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.54, 26,637.47 and 5,275.67 is: 7,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.54 : 26,637.47 = 5,275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.54/26,637.47 = 5,275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.54x = 26,637.47 × 5,275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.54x = 140,530,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,530,391.25/17,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,914.74

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