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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.31, 26,917.52 and 5,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.31, 26,917.52 and 5,463.45 is: 8,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.31 : 26,917.52 = 5,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.31/26,917.52 = 5,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.31x = 26,917.52 × 5,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.31x = 147,062,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,062,497.33/17,942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.41

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