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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.82, 26,861.72 and 5,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.82, 26,861.72 and 5,595.82 is: 8,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.82 : 26,861.72 = 5,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.82/26,861.72 = 5,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.82x = 26,861.72 × 5,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.82x = 150,313,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,313,350.01/17,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.73

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