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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.30, 26,374.68 and 5,893.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.30, 26,374.68 and 5,893.17 is: 8,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.30 : 26,374.68 = 5,893.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.30/26,374.68 = 5,893.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.30x = 26,374.68 × 5,893.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.30x = 155,430,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,430,472.94/17,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,841.17

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