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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.94, 26,318.91 and 5,860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.94, 26,318.91 and 5,860.07 is: 8,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.94 : 26,318.91 = 5,860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.94/26,318.91 = 5,860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.94x = 26,318.91 × 5,860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.94x = 154,230,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,230,654.92/17,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.11

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