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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.21, 26,514.96 and 5,987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.21, 26,514.96 and 5,987.13 is: 8,981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.21 : 26,514.96 = 5,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.21/26,514.96 = 5,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.21x = 26,514.96 × 5,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.21x = 158,748,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,748,512.46/17,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.93

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