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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.76, 26,598.38 and 5,886.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.76, 26,598.38 and 5,886.58 is: 8,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.76 : 26,598.38 = 5,886.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.76/26,598.38 = 5,886.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.76x = 26,598.38 × 5,886.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.76x = 156,573,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573,491.74/17,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.12

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