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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.42, 26,646.48 and 5,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.42, 26,646.48 and 5,284.08 is: 7,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.42 : 26,646.48 = 5,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.42/26,646.48 = 5,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.42x = 26,646.48 × 5,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.42x = 140,802,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,802,132.04/17,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.74

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