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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.96, 26,536.08 and 6,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.96, 26,536.08 and 6,004.96 is: 9,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.96 : 26,536.08 = 6,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.96/26,536.08 = 6,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.96x = 26,536.08 × 6,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.96x = 159,348,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,348,098.96/17,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.30

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