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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.94, 26,520.21 and 5,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.94, 26,520.21 and 5,993.46 is: 8,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.94 : 26,520.21 = 5,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.94/26,520.21 = 5,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.94x = 26,520.21 × 5,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.94x = 158,947,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,947,817.83/17,679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.29

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