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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.73, 26,875.35 and 5,910.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.73, 26,875.35 and 5,910.18 is: 8,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.73 : 26,875.35 = 5,910.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.73/26,875.35 = 5,910.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.73x = 26,875.35 × 5,910.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.73x = 158,838,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,838,193.70/17,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.38

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