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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.76, 26,526.18 and 5,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.76, 26,526.18 and 5,997.08 is: 8,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.76 : 26,526.18 = 5,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.76/26,526.18 = 5,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.76x = 26,526.18 × 5,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.76x = 159,079,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,079,623.55/17,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.80

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