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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.44, 26,233.81 and 5,799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.44, 26,233.81 and 5,799.67 is: 8,700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.44 : 26,233.81 = 5,799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.44/26,233.81 = 5,799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.44x = 26,233.81 × 5,799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.44x = 152,147,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147,360.76/17,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.88

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