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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.04, 26,644.54 and 5,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.04, 26,644.54 and 5,283 is: 7,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.04 : 26,644.54 = 5,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.04/26,644.54 = 5,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.04x = 26,644.54 × 5,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.04x = 140,763,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,763,104.82/17,763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.49

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