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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.55, 26,353.08 and 5,883.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.55, 26,353.08 and 5,883.87 is: 8,824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.55 : 26,353.08 = 5,883.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.55/26,353.08 = 5,883.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.55x = 26,353.08 × 5,883.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.55x = 155,058,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,058,096.82/17,570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.89

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