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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.40, 26,462.13 and 5,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.40, 26,462.13 and 5,957.44 is: 8,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.40 : 26,462.13 = 5,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.40/26,462.13 = 5,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.40x = 26,462.13 × 5,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.40x = 157,646,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,646,551.75/17,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.60

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