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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.24, 26,707.06 and 5,324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.24, 26,707.06 and 5,324.46 is: 7,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.24 : 26,707.06 = 5,324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.24/26,707.06 = 5,324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.24x = 26,707.06 × 5,324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.24x = 142,200,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,200,672.69/17,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.90

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