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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.02, 26,997.91 and 5,516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.02, 26,997.91 and 5,516.91 is: 8,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.02 : 26,997.91 = 5,516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.02/26,997.91 = 5,516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.02x = 26,997.91 × 5,516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.02x = 148,945,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,945,039.66/17,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.55

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