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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.70, 26,330.40 and 5,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.70, 26,330.40 and 5,865.93 is: 8,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.70 : 26,330.40 = 5,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.70/26,330.40 = 5,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.70x = 26,330.40 × 5,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.70x = 154,452,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,452,283.27/17,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.35

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