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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.20, 26,713.44 and 5,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.20, 26,713.44 and 5,327.16 is: 7,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.20 : 26,713.44 = 5,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.20/26,713.44 = 5,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.20x = 26,713.44 × 5,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.20x = 142,306,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,306,769.03/17,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.98

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