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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.16, 26,989.86 and 5,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.16, 26,989.86 and 5,510.89 is: 8,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.16 : 26,989.86 = 5,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.16/26,989.86 = 5,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.16x = 26,989.86 × 5,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.16x = 148,738,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,738,149.58/17,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.29

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