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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.29, 26,703.02 and 5,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.29, 26,703.02 and 5,955.72 is: 8,932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.29 : 26,703.02 = 5,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.29/26,703.02 = 5,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.29x = 26,703.02 × 5,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.29x = 159,035,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,035,680.50/17,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.94

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