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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.64, 26,338.14 and 5,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.64, 26,338.14 and 5,871.87 is: 8,807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.64 : 26,338.14 = 5,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.64/26,338.14 = 5,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.64x = 26,338.14 × 5,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.64x = 154,654,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654,134.12/17,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.87

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