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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.95, 26,326.31 and 5,863.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.95, 26,326.31 and 5,863.21 is: 8,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.95 : 26,326.31 = 5,863.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.95/26,326.31 = 5,863.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.95x = 26,326.31 × 5,863.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.95x = 154,356,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,356,684.06/17,549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.28

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