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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.59, 26,732.61 and 5,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.59, 26,732.61 and 5,978.80 is: 8,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.59 : 26,732.61 = 5,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.59/26,732.61 = 5,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.59x = 26,732.61 × 5,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.59x = 159,828,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828,928.67/17,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.77

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