Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.08, 26,160 and 5,754.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,444.08, 26,160 and 5,754.16 is: 8,629.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,444.08 : 26,160 = 5,754.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,444.08/26,160 = 5,754.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,444.08x = 26,160 × 5,754.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,444.08x = 150,528,825.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,528,825.60/17,444.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,629.22
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