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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.65, 26,630.36 and 5,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.65, 26,630.36 and 5,273.74 is: 7,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.65 : 26,630.36 = 5,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.65/26,630.36 = 5,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.65x = 26,630.36 × 5,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.65x = 140,441,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,441,461.59/17,756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.23

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