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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.50, 26,858.19 and 5,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.50, 26,858.19 and 5,592.50 is: 8,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.50 : 26,858.19 = 5,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.50/26,858.19 = 5,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.50x = 26,858.19 × 5,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.50x = 150,204,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,204,427.58/17,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.20

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