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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.63, 26,924.72 and 5,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.63, 26,924.72 and 5,466.24 is: 8,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.63 : 26,924.72 = 5,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.63/26,924.72 = 5,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.63x = 26,924.72 × 5,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.63x = 147,176,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,176,981.45/17,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.36

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