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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.93, 26,438.13 and 5,939.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.93, 26,438.13 and 5,939.10 is: 8,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.93 : 26,438.13 = 5,939.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.93/26,438.13 = 5,939.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.93x = 26,438.13 × 5,939.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.93x = 157,018,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,018,697.88/17,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.39

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