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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.07, 26,704.40 and 5,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.07, 26,704.40 and 5,323.19 is: 7,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.07 : 26,704.40 = 5,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.07/26,704.40 = 5,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.07x = 26,704.40 × 5,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.07x = 142,152,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,152,595.04/17,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.72

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