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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.46, 26,710.80 and 5,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.46, 26,710.80 and 5,327.52 is: 7,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.46 : 26,710.80 = 5,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.46/26,710.80 = 5,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.46x = 26,710.80 × 5,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.46x = 142,302,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,302,321.22/17,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.16

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