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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.08, 26,172.96 and 5,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.08, 26,172.96 and 5,761.04 is: 8,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.08 : 26,172.96 = 5,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.08/26,172.96 = 5,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.08x = 26,172.96 × 5,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.08x = 150,783,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,783,469.48/17,448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.84

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