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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.94, 26,311.26 and 5,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.94, 26,311.26 and 5,853.14 is: 8,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.94 : 26,311.26 = 5,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.94/26,311.26 = 5,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.94x = 26,311.26 × 5,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.94x = 154,003,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,003,488.36/17,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.16

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