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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.58, 26,622.36 and 5,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.58, 26,622.36 and 5,264.66 is: 7,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.58 : 26,622.36 = 5,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.58/26,622.36 = 5,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.58x = 26,622.36 × 5,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.58x = 140,157,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,157,673.80/17,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.62

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