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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.78, 26,524.99 and 5,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.78, 26,524.99 and 5,837.59 is: 8,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.78 : 26,524.99 = 5,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.78/26,524.99 = 5,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.78x = 26,524.99 × 5,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.78x = 154,841,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,841,883.75/17,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.65

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