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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.88, 26,333.29 and 5,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.88, 26,333.29 and 5,703.86 is: 8,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.88 : 26,333.29 = 5,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.88/26,333.29 = 5,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.88x = 26,333.29 × 5,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.88x = 150,201,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,201,399.50/17,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.59

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