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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.67, 26,610.39 and 5,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.67, 26,610.39 and 5,895.27 is: 8,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.67 : 26,610.39 = 5,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.67/26,610.39 = 5,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.67x = 26,610.39 × 5,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.67x = 156,875,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,875,433.86/17,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.71

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