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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.92, 26,950.20 and 5,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.92, 26,950.20 and 5,651.92 is: 8,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.92 : 26,950.20 = 5,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.92/26,950.20 = 5,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.92x = 26,950.20 × 5,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.92x = 152,320,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,320,374.38/17,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,479.24

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