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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.98, 26,542.89 and 6,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.98, 26,542.89 and 6,005.94 is: 9,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.98 : 26,542.89 = 6,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.98/26,542.89 = 6,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.98x = 26,542.89 × 6,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.98x = 159,415,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,415,004.77/17,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.07

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