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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.06, 26,433.90 and 5,778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.06, 26,433.90 and 5,778.02 is: 8,664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.06 : 26,433.90 = 5,778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.06/26,433.90 = 5,778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.06x = 26,433.90 × 5,778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.06x = 152,735,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,735,602.88/17,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.84

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