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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,657.83, 26,490.56 and 5,970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,657.83, 26,490.56 and 5,970.79 is: 8,957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,657.83 : 26,490.56 = 5,970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,657.83/26,490.56 = 5,970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,657.83x = 26,490.56 × 5,970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,657.83x = 158,169,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,169,570.74/17,657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.47

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