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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.42, 26,333.85 and 5,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.42, 26,333.85 and 5,868.74 is: 8,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.42 : 26,333.85 = 5,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.42/26,333.85 = 5,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.42x = 26,333.85 × 5,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.42x = 154,546,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,546,518.85/17,555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.35

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