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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.44, 26,507.22 and 5,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.44, 26,507.22 and 5,823.96 is: 8,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.44 : 26,507.22 = 5,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.44/26,507.22 = 5,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.44x = 26,507.22 × 5,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.44x = 154,376,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,376,988.99/17,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.44

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