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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.48, 26,494.97 and 5,817.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.48, 26,494.97 and 5,817.89 is: 8,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.48 : 26,494.97 = 5,817.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.48/26,494.97 = 5,817.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.48x = 26,494.97 × 5,817.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.48x = 154,144,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,144,858.16/17,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.26

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