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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.74, 26,520.42 and 5,993.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.74, 26,520.42 and 5,993.97 is: 8,990.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.74 : 26,520.42 = 5,993.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.74/26,520.42 = 5,993.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.74x = 26,520.42 × 5,993.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.74x = 158,962,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,962,601.87/17,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.72

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