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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.95, 26,511.51 and 5,988.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.95, 26,511.51 and 5,988.27 is: 8,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.95 : 26,511.51 = 5,988.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.95/26,511.51 = 5,988.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.95x = 26,511.51 × 5,988.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.95x = 158,758,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,758,079.99/17,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.09

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