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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,345.90, 26,020.01 and 6,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,345.90, 26,020.01 and 6,099.89 is: 9,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,345.90 : 26,020.01 = 6,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,345.90/26,020.01 = 6,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,345.90x = 26,020.01 × 6,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,345.90x = 158,719,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,719,279.10/17,345.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.25

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