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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.58, 26,482.68 and 5,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.58, 26,482.68 and 5,965.54 is: 8,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.58 : 26,482.68 = 5,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.58/26,482.68 = 5,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.58x = 26,482.68 × 5,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.58x = 157,983,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,983,486.85/17,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,949.60

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