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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.95, 26,619.81 and 5,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.95, 26,619.81 and 5,265.15 is: 7,898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.95 : 26,619.81 = 5,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.95/26,619.81 = 5,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.95x = 26,619.81 × 5,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.95x = 140,157,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,157,292.62/17,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.43

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