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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.15, 26,479.76 and 5,969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.15, 26,479.76 and 5,969.19 is: 8,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.15 : 26,479.76 = 5,969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.15/26,479.76 = 5,969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.15x = 26,479.76 × 5,969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.15x = 158,062,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,062,688.75/17,664.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.22

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