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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.48, 26,540.64 and 6,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.48, 26,540.64 and 6,004.44 is: 9,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.48 : 26,540.64 = 6,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.48/26,540.64 = 6,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.48x = 26,540.64 × 6,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.48x = 159,361,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,361,680.44/17,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.82

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