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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.49, 26,775.03 and 5,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.49, 26,775.03 and 5,997.15 is: 8,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.49 : 26,775.03 = 5,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.49/26,775.03 = 5,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.49x = 26,775.03 × 5,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.49x = 160,573,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,573,871.16/17,848.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.50

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