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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.08, 26,623.16 and 5,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.08, 26,623.16 and 5,265.16 is: 7,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.08 : 26,623.16 = 5,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.08/26,623.16 = 5,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.08x = 26,623.16 × 5,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.08x = 140,175,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175,104.22/17,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.38

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