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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.39, 26,359.74 and 5,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.39, 26,359.74 and 5,887.92 is: 8,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.39 : 26,359.74 = 5,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.39/26,359.74 = 5,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.39x = 26,359.74 × 5,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.39x = 155,204,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,204,040.34/17,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.75

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