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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.97, 26,761.92 and 5,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.97, 26,761.92 and 5,361.73 is: 8,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.97 : 26,761.92 = 5,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.97/26,761.92 = 5,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.97x = 26,761.92 × 5,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.97x = 143,490,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,490,068.92/17,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.28

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