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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.38, 26,935.44 and 5,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.38, 26,935.44 and 5,474.06 is: 8,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.38 : 26,935.44 = 5,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.38/26,935.44 = 5,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.38x = 26,935.44 × 5,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.38x = 147,446,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,446,214.69/17,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.27

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