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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.74, 26,524.92 and 5,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.74, 26,524.92 and 5,996.97 is: 8,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.74 : 26,524.92 = 5,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.74/26,524.92 = 5,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.74x = 26,524.92 × 5,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.74x = 159,069,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,069,149.49/17,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.22

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