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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.44, 26,963.28 and 5,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.44, 26,963.28 and 5,664.48 is: 8,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.44 : 26,963.28 = 5,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.44/26,963.28 = 5,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.44x = 26,963.28 × 5,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.44x = 152,732,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,732,960.29/17,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.81

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