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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.69, 26,312.39 and 5,853.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.69, 26,312.39 and 5,853.89 is: 8,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.69 : 26,312.39 = 5,853.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.69/26,312.39 = 5,853.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.69x = 26,312.39 × 5,853.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.69x = 154,029,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,029,675.87/17,540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.28

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