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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.92, 26,168.49 and 5,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.92, 26,168.49 and 5,758.24 is: 8,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.92 : 26,168.49 = 5,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.92/26,168.49 = 5,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.92x = 26,168.49 × 5,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.92x = 150,684,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,684,445.86/17,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.73

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