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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.16, 26,490.24 and 5,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.16, 26,490.24 and 5,970.24 is: 8,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.16 : 26,490.24 = 5,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.16/26,490.24 = 5,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.16x = 26,490.24 × 5,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.16x = 158,153,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,153,090.46/17,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.36

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