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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.52, 26,312.50 and 5,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.52, 26,312.50 and 5,854.74 is: 8,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.52 : 26,312.50 = 5,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.52/26,312.50 = 5,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.52x = 26,312.50 × 5,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.52x = 154,052,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,052,846.25/17,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.18

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