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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.96, 26,705.58 and 5,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.96, 26,705.58 and 5,324.04 is: 7,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.96 : 26,705.58 = 5,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.96/26,705.58 = 5,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.96x = 26,705.58 × 5,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.96x = 142,181,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,181,576.14/17,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.95

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