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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.41, 26,714.96 and 5,326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.41, 26,714.96 and 5,326.84 is: 7,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.41 : 26,714.96 = 5,326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.41/26,714.96 = 5,326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.41x = 26,714.96 × 5,326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.41x = 142,306,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,306,183.95/17,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.85

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