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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.83, 26,966.81 and 5,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.83, 26,966.81 and 5,497.81 is: 8,246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.83 : 26,966.81 = 5,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.83/26,966.81 = 5,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.83x = 26,966.81 × 5,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.83x = 148,258,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,258,397.69/17,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.73

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