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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.11, 26,629.53 and 5,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.11, 26,629.53 and 5,907.71 is: 8,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.11 : 26,629.53 = 5,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.11/26,629.53 = 5,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.11x = 26,629.53 × 5,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.11x = 157,319,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,319,407.53/17,755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.51

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