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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.97, 26,220.58 and 5,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.97, 26,220.58 and 5,792.88 is: 8,689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.97 : 26,220.58 = 5,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.97/26,220.58 = 5,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.97x = 26,220.58 × 5,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.97x = 151,892,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892,757.32/17,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.53

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