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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.19, 26,490.24 and 5,981.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.19, 26,490.24 and 5,981.61 is: 8,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.19 : 26,490.24 = 5,981.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.19/26,490.24 = 5,981.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.19x = 26,490.24 × 5,981.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.19x = 158,454,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,454,284.49/17,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.40

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