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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.54, 26,638.97 and 5,276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.54, 26,638.97 and 5,276.67 is: 7,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.54 : 26,638.97 = 5,276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.54/26,638.97 = 5,276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.54x = 26,638.97 × 5,276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.54x = 140,565,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,565,053.83/17,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.24

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