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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.83, 26,405.22 and 5,921.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.83, 26,405.22 and 5,921.67 is: 8,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.83 : 26,405.22 = 5,921.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.83/26,405.22 = 5,921.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.83x = 26,405.22 × 5,921.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.83x = 156,362,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,362,999.12/17,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.78

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