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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.96, 26,306.41 and 5,855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.96, 26,306.41 and 5,855.38 is: 8,784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.96 : 26,306.41 = 5,855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.96/26,306.41 = 5,855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.96x = 26,306.41 × 5,855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.96x = 154,033,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,946.58/17,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.89

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