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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.52, 26,740.80 and 5,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.52, 26,740.80 and 5,347.52 is: 8,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.52 : 26,740.80 = 5,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.52/26,740.80 = 5,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.52x = 26,740.80 × 5,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.52x = 142,996,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,996,962.82/17,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.14

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