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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.93, 26,670.60 and 5,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.93, 26,670.60 and 5,931.23 is: 8,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.93 : 26,670.60 = 5,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.93/26,670.60 = 5,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.93x = 26,670.60 × 5,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.93x = 158,189,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,189,329.49/17,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.08

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