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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.08, 26,316.12 and 5,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.08, 26,316.12 and 5,232.08 is: 7,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.08 : 26,316.12 = 5,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.08/26,316.12 = 5,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.08x = 26,316.12 × 5,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.08x = 137,688,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,688,045.13/17,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,848.12

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