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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.36, 26,351.72 and 5,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.36, 26,351.72 and 5,879.52 is: 8,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.36 : 26,351.72 = 5,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.36/26,351.72 = 5,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.36x = 26,351.72 × 5,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.36x = 154,935,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,935,464.77/17,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,820.51

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