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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.67, 26,312.37 and 5,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.67, 26,312.37 and 5,853.90 is: 8,781.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.67 : 26,312.37 = 5,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.67/26,312.37 = 5,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.67x = 26,312.37 × 5,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.67x = 154,029,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029,982.74/17,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.31

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