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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,684.40, 26,526.59 and 5,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,684.40, 26,526.59 and 5,997.72 is: 8,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,684.40 : 26,526.59 = 5,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,684.40/26,526.59 = 5,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,684.40x = 26,526.59 × 5,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,684.40x = 159,098,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,098,896.75/17,684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.57

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