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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809.46, 26,714.14 and 5,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809.46, 26,714.14 and 5,329.48 is: 7,994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809.46 : 26,714.14 = 5,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809.46/26,714.14 = 5,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809.46x = 26,714.14 × 5,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809.46x = 142,372,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,372,474.85/17,809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.21

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