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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.63, 26,516.77 and 5,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.63, 26,516.77 and 5,990.76 is: 8,986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.63 : 26,516.77 = 5,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.63/26,516.77 = 5,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.63x = 26,516.77 × 5,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.63x = 158,855,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,855,590.07/17,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.76

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