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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.64, 26,523.96 and 5,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.64, 26,523.96 and 5,995.96 is: 8,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.64 : 26,523.96 = 5,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.64/26,523.96 = 5,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.64x = 26,523.96 × 5,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.64x = 159,036,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,036,514.41/17,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.94

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