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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.47, 26,328.78 and 5,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.47, 26,328.78 and 5,867.66 is: 8,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.47 : 26,328.78 = 5,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.47/26,328.78 = 5,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.47x = 26,328.78 × 5,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.47x = 154,488,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,488,197.61/17,554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.50

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