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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.27, 26,766.81 and 5,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.27, 26,766.81 and 5,998.20 is: 8,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.27 : 26,766.81 = 5,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.27/26,766.81 = 5,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.27x = 26,766.81 × 5,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.27x = 160,552,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,552,679.74/17,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.44

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