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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.11, 26,504.46 and 5,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.11, 26,504.46 and 5,983.33 is: 8,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.11 : 26,504.46 = 5,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.11/26,504.46 = 5,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.11x = 26,504.46 × 5,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.11x = 158,584,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,584,930.65/17,670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.76

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