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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.32, 26,994.48 and 5,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.32, 26,994.48 and 5,516.38 is: 8,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.32 : 26,994.48 = 5,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.32/26,994.48 = 5,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.32x = 26,994.48 × 5,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.32x = 148,911,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,911,809.58/17,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.57

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