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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.27, 26,542.89 and 6,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.27, 26,542.89 and 6,008.59 is: 9,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.27 : 26,542.89 = 6,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.27/26,542.89 = 6,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.27x = 26,542.89 × 6,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.27x = 159,485,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,485,343.43/17,695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.88

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