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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.54, 26,168.44 and 5,757.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.54, 26,168.44 and 5,757.86 is: 8,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.54 : 26,168.44 = 5,757.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.54/26,168.44 = 5,757.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.54x = 26,168.44 × 5,757.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.54x = 150,674,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,674,213.94/17,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.33

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