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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.46, 26,950.77 and 5,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.46, 26,950.77 and 5,487.36 is: 8,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.46 : 26,950.77 = 5,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.46/26,950.77 = 5,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.46x = 26,950.77 × 5,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.46x = 147,888,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,888,577.27/17,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.37

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