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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.95, 26,312.76 and 5,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.95, 26,312.76 and 5,854.15 is: 8,781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.95 : 26,312.76 = 5,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.95/26,312.76 = 5,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.95x = 26,312.76 × 5,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.95x = 154,038,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,038,843.95/17,540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.67

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