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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.04, 26,650.54 and 5,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.04, 26,650.54 and 5,287.02 is: 7,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.04 : 26,650.54 = 5,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.04/26,650.54 = 5,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.04x = 26,650.54 × 5,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.04x = 140,901,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,901,937.99/17,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.52

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