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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.54, 26,621.94 and 5,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.54, 26,621.94 and 5,264.84 is: 7,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.54 : 26,621.94 = 5,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.54/26,621.94 = 5,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.54x = 26,621.94 × 5,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.54x = 140,160,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,160,254.59/17,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.78

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