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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.62, 26,542.04 and 5,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.62, 26,542.04 and 5,848.22 is: 8,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.62 : 26,542.04 = 5,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.62/26,542.04 = 5,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.62x = 26,542.04 × 5,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.62x = 155,223,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,223,527.22/17,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.86

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