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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.09, 26,071.96 and 5,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.09, 26,071.96 and 5,694.22 is: 8,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.09 : 26,071.96 = 5,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.09/26,071.96 = 5,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.09x = 26,071.96 × 5,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.09x = 148,459,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,459,476.07/17,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.93

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