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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.24, 26,481.78 and 5,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.24, 26,481.78 and 5,966.28 is: 8,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.24 : 26,481.78 = 5,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.24/26,481.78 = 5,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.24x = 26,481.78 × 5,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.24x = 157,997,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,997,714.38/17,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.58

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