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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.96, 26,333.93 and 5,869.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.96, 26,333.93 and 5,869.17 is: 8,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.96 : 26,333.93 = 5,869.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.96/26,333.93 = 5,869.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.96x = 26,333.93 × 5,869.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.96x = 154,558,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558,282.59/17,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.75

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