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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.94, 26,858.92 and 5,593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.94, 26,858.92 and 5,593.94 is: 8,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.94 : 26,858.92 = 5,593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.94/26,858.92 = 5,593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.94x = 26,858.92 × 5,593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.94x = 150,247,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,247,186.94/17,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.91

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