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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.30, 26,646.30 and 5,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.30, 26,646.30 and 5,283.96 is: 7,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.30 : 26,646.30 = 5,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.30/26,646.30 = 5,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.30x = 26,646.30 × 5,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.30x = 140,797,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,797,983.35/17,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.56

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