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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.06, 26,924.97 and 5,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.06, 26,924.97 and 5,470.14 is: 8,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.06 : 26,924.97 = 5,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.06/26,924.97 = 5,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.06x = 26,924.97 × 5,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.06x = 147,283,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,283,355.40/17,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.63

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