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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.76, 26,614.94 and 5,906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.76, 26,614.94 and 5,906.38 is: 8,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.76 : 26,614.94 = 5,906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.76/26,614.94 = 5,906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.76x = 26,614.94 × 5,906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.76x = 157,197,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,197,944.73/17,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.35

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