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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.44, 26,248.80 and 5,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.44, 26,248.80 and 5,812.76 is: 8,719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.44 : 26,248.80 = 5,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.44/26,248.80 = 5,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.44x = 26,248.80 × 5,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.44x = 152,577,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,577,974.69/17,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.02

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