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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.44, 26,089.98 and 5,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.44, 26,089.98 and 5,706.84 is: 8,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.44 : 26,089.98 = 5,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.44/26,089.98 = 5,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.44x = 26,089.98 × 5,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.44x = 148,891,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,891,341.46/17,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.69

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