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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.08, 26,388.36 and 5,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.08, 26,388.36 and 5,901.28 is: 8,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.08 : 26,388.36 = 5,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.08/26,388.36 = 5,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.08x = 26,388.36 × 5,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.08x = 155,725,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,725,101.10/17,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.01

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