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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.55, 26,858.25 and 4,396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.55, 26,858.25 and 4,396.77 is: 6,595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.55 : 26,858.25 = 4,396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.55/26,858.25 = 4,396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.55x = 26,858.25 × 4,396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.55x = 118,089,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,089,547.85/17,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.14

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