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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.78, 26,599.68 and 5,884.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.78, 26,599.68 and 5,884.67 is: 8,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.78 : 26,599.68 = 5,884.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.78/26,599.68 = 5,884.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.78x = 26,599.68 × 5,884.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.78x = 156,530,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,530,338.91/17,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.67

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