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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,689.74, 26,533.92 and 6,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,689.74, 26,533.92 and 6,002.97 is: 9,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,689.74 : 26,533.92 = 6,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,689.74/26,533.92 = 6,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,689.74x = 26,533.92 × 6,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,689.74x = 159,282,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,282,325.74/17,689.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.22

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