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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.52, 26,327.80 and 5,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.52, 26,327.80 and 5,866 is: 8,797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.52 : 26,327.80 = 5,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.52/26,327.80 = 5,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.52x = 26,327.80 × 5,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.52x = 154,438,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,438,874.80/17,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,797.17

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