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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.51, 26,943.45 and 5,650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.51, 26,943.45 and 5,650.51 is: 8,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.51 : 26,943.45 = 5,650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.51/26,943.45 = 5,650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.51x = 26,943.45 × 5,650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.51x = 152,244,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,244,233.66/17,962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.67

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