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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.34, 26,483.04 and 5,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.34, 26,483.04 and 5,971.38 is: 8,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.34 : 26,483.04 = 5,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.34/26,483.04 = 5,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.34x = 26,483.04 × 5,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.34x = 158,140,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,140,265.54/17,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.50

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