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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.44, 26,143.98 and 5,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.44, 26,143.98 and 5,739.76 is: 8,611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.44 : 26,143.98 = 5,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.44/26,143.98 = 5,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.44x = 26,143.98 × 5,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.44x = 150,060,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,060,170.64/17,426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.06

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