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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.16, 26,705.25 and 5,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.16, 26,705.25 and 5,324.28 is: 7,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.16 : 26,705.25 = 5,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.16/26,705.25 = 5,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.16x = 26,705.25 × 5,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.16x = 142,186,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,186,308.54/17,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.13

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