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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.92, 26,525.94 and 6,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.92, 26,525.94 and 6,005.40 is: 9,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.92 : 26,525.94 = 6,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.92/26,525.94 = 6,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.92x = 26,525.94 × 6,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.92x = 159,298,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,298,880.08/17,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.12

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