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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.63, 26,199.05 and 5,778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.63, 26,199.05 and 5,778.54 is: 8,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.63 : 26,199.05 = 5,778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.63/26,199.05 = 5,778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.63x = 26,199.05 × 5,778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.63x = 151,392,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,392,229.49/17,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.01

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