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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.20, 26,481.96 and 5,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.20, 26,481.96 and 5,965.28 is: 8,949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.20 : 26,481.96 = 5,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.20/26,481.96 = 5,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.20x = 26,481.96 × 5,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.20x = 157,972,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,972,306.35/17,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,949.16

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