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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.64, 26,323.49 and 5,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.64, 26,323.49 and 5,863.13 is: 8,792.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.64 : 26,323.49 = 5,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.64/26,323.49 = 5,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.64x = 26,323.49 × 5,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.64x = 154,337,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337,926.96/17,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.86

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