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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.06, 26,666.19 and 5,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.06, 26,666.19 and 5,295.30 is: 7,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.06 : 26,666.19 = 5,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.06/26,666.19 = 5,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.06x = 26,666.19 × 5,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.06x = 141,205,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205,475.91/17,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.02

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