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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.56, 26,933.34 and 5,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.56, 26,933.34 and 5,643.56 is: 8,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.56 : 26,933.34 = 5,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.56/26,933.34 = 5,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.56x = 26,933.34 × 5,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.56x = 152,000,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,000,008.79/17,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.34

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