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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.07, 26,327.14 and 5,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.07, 26,327.14 and 5,865.56 is: 8,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.07 : 26,327.14 = 5,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.07/26,327.14 = 5,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.07x = 26,327.14 × 5,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.07x = 154,423,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,423,419.30/17,555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.51

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