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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.47, 26,481.96 and 5,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.47, 26,481.96 and 5,806.91 is: 8,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.47 : 26,481.96 = 5,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.47/26,481.96 = 5,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.47x = 26,481.96 × 5,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.47x = 153,778,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,778,424.55/17,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.44

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