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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.17, 26,660.02 and 5,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.17, 26,660.02 and 5,926.74 is: 8,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.17 : 26,660.02 = 5,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.17/26,660.02 = 5,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.17x = 26,660.02 × 5,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.17x = 158,007,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,007,006.93/17,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.20

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