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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.84, 26,481.87 and 5,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.84, 26,481.87 and 5,967.54 is: 8,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.84 : 26,481.87 = 5,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.84/26,481.87 = 5,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.84x = 26,481.87 × 5,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.84x = 158,031,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,031,618.50/17,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.67

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