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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.40, 26,483.13 and 5,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.40, 26,483.13 and 5,971.44 is: 8,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.40 : 26,483.13 = 5,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.40/26,483.13 = 5,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.40x = 26,483.13 × 5,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.40x = 158,142,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,142,421.81/17,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.59

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