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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.32, 26,327.88 and 5,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.32, 26,327.88 and 5,867.40 is: 8,798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.32 : 26,327.88 = 5,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.32/26,327.88 = 5,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.32x = 26,327.88 × 5,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.32x = 154,476,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,476,203.11/17,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,798.39

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