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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.88, 26,640.50 and 5,914.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.88, 26,640.50 and 5,914.71 is: 8,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.88 : 26,640.50 = 5,914.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.88/26,640.50 = 5,914.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.88x = 26,640.50 × 5,914.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.88x = 157,570,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,570,802.18/17,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.29

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