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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.72, 26,803.04 and 5,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.72, 26,803.04 and 5,385.44 is: 8,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.72 : 26,803.04 = 5,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.72/26,803.04 = 5,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.72x = 26,803.04 × 5,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.72x = 144,346,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346,163.74/17,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.50

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