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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.30, 26,689.91 and 5,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.30, 26,689.91 and 5,957.25 is: 8,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.30 : 26,689.91 = 5,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.30/26,689.91 = 5,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.30x = 26,689.91 × 5,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.30x = 158,998,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,998,336.47/17,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.85

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