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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.96, 26,332.30 and 5,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.96, 26,332.30 and 5,867.22 is: 8,801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.96 : 26,332.30 = 5,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.96/26,332.30 = 5,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.96x = 26,332.30 × 5,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.96x = 154,497,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,497,397.21/17,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.28

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