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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.14, 26,542.92 and 6,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.14, 26,542.92 and 6,009.27 is: 9,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.14 : 26,542.92 = 6,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.14/26,542.92 = 6,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.14x = 26,542.92 × 6,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.14x = 159,503,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,503,572.87/17,695.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.98

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