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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.98, 26,393.31 and 5,905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.98, 26,393.31 and 5,905.89 is: 8,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.98 : 26,393.31 = 5,905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.98/26,393.31 = 5,905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.98x = 26,393.31 × 5,905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.98x = 155,875,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875,985.60/17,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.13

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