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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.81, 26,303.93 and 5,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.81, 26,303.93 and 5,849.03 is: 8,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.81 : 26,303.93 = 5,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.81/26,303.93 = 5,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.81x = 26,303.93 × 5,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.81x = 153,852,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,852,475.69/17,535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.62

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