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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.65, 26,394.93 and 5,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.65, 26,394.93 and 5,912.66 is: 8,863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.65 : 26,394.93 = 5,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.65/26,394.93 = 5,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.65x = 26,394.93 × 5,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.65x = 156,064,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,064,312.80/17,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.44

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