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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.55, 26,383.10 and 5,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.55, 26,383.10 and 5,901.87 is: 8,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.55 : 26,383.10 = 5,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.55/26,383.10 = 5,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.55x = 26,383.10 × 5,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.55x = 155,709,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,709,596.89/17,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.90

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