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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.08, 26,652.11 and 5,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.08, 26,652.11 and 5,288.28 is: 7,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.08 : 26,652.11 = 5,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.08/26,652.11 = 5,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.08x = 26,652.11 × 5,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.08x = 140,943,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,943,813.46/17,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.42

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