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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.67, 26,972.60 and 5,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.67, 26,972.60 and 5,499.39 is: 8,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.67 : 26,972.60 = 5,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.67/26,972.60 = 5,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.67x = 26,972.60 × 5,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.67x = 148,332,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,332,920.36/17,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.04

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