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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.62, 26,537.79 and 6,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.62, 26,537.79 and 6,004.82 is: 9,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.62 : 26,537.79 = 6,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.62/26,537.79 = 6,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.62x = 26,537.79 × 6,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.62x = 159,354,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354,652.15/17,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.35

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