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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.44, 26,328.81 and 5,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.44, 26,328.81 and 5,867.64 is: 8,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.44 : 26,328.81 = 5,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.44/26,328.81 = 5,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.44x = 26,328.81 × 5,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.44x = 154,487,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,487,978.71/17,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.51

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