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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.93, 26,631.14 and 5,908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.93, 26,631.14 and 5,908.53 is: 8,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.93 : 26,631.14 = 5,908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.93/26,631.14 = 5,908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.93x = 26,631.14 × 5,908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.93x = 157,350,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,350,860.08/17,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.88

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