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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.69, 26,525.84 and 5,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.69, 26,525.84 and 5,997.21 is: 8,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.69 : 26,525.84 = 5,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.69/26,525.84 = 5,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.69x = 26,525.84 × 5,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.69x = 159,081,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,081,032.91/17,683.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.92

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