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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.59, 26,994.90 and 5,516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.59, 26,994.90 and 5,516.56 is: 8,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.59 : 26,994.90 = 5,516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.59/26,994.90 = 5,516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.59x = 26,994.90 × 5,516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.59x = 148,918,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,918,985.54/17,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.84

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