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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.74, 26,139.78 and 5,739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.74, 26,139.78 and 5,739.06 is: 8,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.74 : 26,139.78 = 5,739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.74/26,139.78 = 5,739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.74x = 26,139.78 × 5,739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.74x = 150,017,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,017,765.81/17,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.98

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