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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.83, 26,379.68 and 5,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.83, 26,379.68 and 5,901.39 is: 8,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.83 : 26,379.68 = 5,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.83/26,379.68 = 5,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.83x = 26,379.68 × 5,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.83x = 155,676,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,676,750.25/17,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.90

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