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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.46, 26,506.82 and 5,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.46, 26,506.82 and 5,821.04 is: 8,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.46 : 26,506.82 = 5,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.46/26,506.82 = 5,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.46x = 26,506.82 × 5,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.46x = 154,297,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297,259.49/17,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.43

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