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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.93, 26,321.91 and 5,862.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.93, 26,321.91 and 5,862.06 is: 8,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.93 : 26,321.91 = 5,862.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.93/26,321.91 = 5,862.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.93x = 26,321.91 × 5,862.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.93x = 154,300,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300,615.73/17,547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.10

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