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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.93, 26,151.32 and 5,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.93, 26,151.32 and 5,747.63 is: 8,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.93 : 26,151.32 = 5,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.93/26,151.32 = 5,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.93x = 26,151.32 × 5,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.93x = 150,307,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,307,994.98/17,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.59

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