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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.84, 26,712.12 and 5,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.84, 26,712.12 and 5,325.44 is: 7,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.84 : 26,712.12 = 5,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.84/26,712.12 = 5,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.84x = 26,712.12 × 5,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.84x = 142,253,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,253,792.33/17,804.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.61

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