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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.46, 26,449.34 and 5,943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.46, 26,449.34 and 5,943.38 is: 8,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.46 : 26,449.34 = 5,943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.46/26,449.34 = 5,943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.46x = 26,449.34 × 5,943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.46x = 157,198,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198,316.41/17,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.29

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