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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.93, 26,506.64 and 5,823.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.93, 26,506.64 and 5,823.41 is: 8,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.93 : 26,506.64 = 5,823.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.93/26,506.64 = 5,823.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.93x = 26,506.64 × 5,823.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.93x = 154,358,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,358,914.47/17,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.18

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