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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.38, 26,512.38 and 5,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.38, 26,512.38 and 5,983.56 is: 8,977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.38 : 26,512.38 = 5,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.38/26,512.38 = 5,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.38x = 26,512.38 × 5,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.38x = 158,638,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,638,416.47/17,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.65

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