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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.13, 26,869.69 and 5,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.13, 26,869.69 and 5,601.13 is: 8,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.13 : 26,869.69 = 5,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.13/26,869.69 = 5,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.13x = 26,869.69 × 5,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.13x = 150,500,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,500,626.75/17,913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.69

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