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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.58, 26,266.09 and 5,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.58, 26,266.09 and 5,823.80 is: 8,735.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.58 : 26,266.09 = 5,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.58/26,266.09 = 5,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.58x = 26,266.09 × 5,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.58x = 152,968,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,968,454.94/17,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.77

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