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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.19, 26,233.40 and 5,799.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.19, 26,233.40 and 5,799.41 is: 8,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.19 : 26,233.40 = 5,799.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.19/26,233.40 = 5,799.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.19x = 26,233.40 × 5,799.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.19x = 152,138,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,242.29/17,486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.48

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