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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.96, 26,333.80 and 5,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.96, 26,333.80 and 5,868.22 is: 8,802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.96 : 26,333.80 = 5,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.96/26,333.80 = 5,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.96x = 26,333.80 × 5,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.96x = 154,532,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,532,531.84/17,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.78

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