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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,686.62, 26,534.25 and 5,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,686.62, 26,534.25 and 5,999.94 is: 9,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,686.62 : 26,534.25 = 5,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,686.62/26,534.25 = 5,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,686.62x = 26,534.25 × 5,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,686.62x = 159,203,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,203,907.95/17,686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.38

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