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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808, 26,716.32 and 5,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808, 26,716.32 and 5,496 is: 8,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808 : 26,716.32 = 5,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808/26,716.32 = 5,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808x = 26,716.32 × 5,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808x = 146,832,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,832,894.72/17,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.33

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