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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.58, 26,623.91 and 5,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.58, 26,623.91 and 5,265.66 is: 7,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.58 : 26,623.91 = 5,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.58/26,623.91 = 5,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.58x = 26,623.91 × 5,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.58x = 140,192,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,192,431.60/17,745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.13

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