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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.97, 26,624.66 and 5,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.97, 26,624.66 and 5,274.27 is: 7,908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.97 : 26,624.66 = 5,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.97/26,624.66 = 5,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.97x = 26,624.66 × 5,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.97x = 140,425,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425,619.13/17,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.64

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