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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988, 26,982 and 5,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988, 26,982 and 5,676 is: 8,514

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988 : 26,982 = 5,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988/26,982 = 5,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988x = 26,982 × 5,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988x = 153,149,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,149,832/17,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514

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