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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.74, 26,952.64 and 5,484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.74, 26,952.64 and 5,484.71 is: 8,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.74 : 26,952.64 = 5,484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.74/26,952.64 = 5,484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.74x = 26,952.64 × 5,484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.74x = 147,827,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,520.09/17,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.30

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