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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.46, 26,331.68 and 5,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.46, 26,331.68 and 5,867.67 is: 8,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.46 : 26,331.68 = 5,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.46/26,331.68 = 5,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.46x = 26,331.68 × 5,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.46x = 154,505,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,505,579.45/17,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.50

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