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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.39, 26,332.10 and 5,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.39, 26,332.10 and 5,868.87 is: 8,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.39 : 26,332.10 = 5,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.39/26,332.10 = 5,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.39x = 26,332.10 × 5,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.39x = 154,539,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,539,664.39/17,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.47

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