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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553, 26,332.38 and 5,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553, 26,332.38 and 5,869.02 is: 8,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553 : 26,332.38 = 5,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553/26,332.38 = 5,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553x = 26,332.38 × 5,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553x = 154,545,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,545,264.87/17,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.49

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