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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.06, 26,505.09 and 5,991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.06, 26,505.09 and 5,991.48 is: 8,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.06 : 26,505.09 = 5,991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.06/26,505.09 = 5,991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.06x = 26,505.09 × 5,991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.06x = 158,804,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,804,716.63/17,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.22

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