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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.39, 26,629.97 and 5,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.39, 26,629.97 and 5,273.06 is: 7,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.39 : 26,629.97 = 5,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.39/26,629.97 = 5,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.39x = 26,629.97 × 5,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.39x = 140,421,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,421,490.70/17,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.22

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