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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,854.68, 26,763.42 and 5,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,854.68, 26,763.42 and 5,999.65 is: 8,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,854.68 : 26,763.42 = 5,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,854.68/26,763.42 = 5,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,854.68x = 26,763.42 × 5,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,854.68x = 160,571,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,571,152.80/17,854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.22

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