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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.08, 26,441.72 and 5,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.08, 26,441.72 and 5,949.28 is: 8,917.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.08 : 26,441.72 = 5,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.08/26,441.72 = 5,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.08x = 26,441.72 × 5,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.08x = 157,309,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,309,195.96/17,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.71

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