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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.68, 26,030.80 and 5,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.68, 26,030.80 and 5,666.32 is: 8,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.68 : 26,030.80 = 5,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.68/26,030.80 = 5,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.68x = 26,030.80 × 5,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.68x = 147,498,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,498,842.66/17,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.59

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