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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.05, 26,707.79 and 5,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.05, 26,707.79 and 5,955.70 is: 8,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.05 : 26,707.79 = 5,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.05/26,707.79 = 5,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.05x = 26,707.79 × 5,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.05x = 159,063,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,063,584.90/17,803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.63

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