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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.24, 26,711.54 and 5,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.24, 26,711.54 and 5,327.44 is: 7,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.24 : 26,711.54 = 5,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.24/26,711.54 = 5,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.24x = 26,711.54 × 5,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.24x = 142,304,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,304,126.66/17,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.36

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