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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.72, 26,392.98 and 5,910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.72, 26,392.98 and 5,910.28 is: 8,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.72 : 26,392.98 = 5,910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.72/26,392.98 = 5,910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.72x = 26,392.98 × 5,910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.72x = 155,989,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,989,901.83/17,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.23

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