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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.36, 26,541.27 and 6,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.36, 26,541.27 and 6,008.40 is: 9,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.36 : 26,541.27 = 6,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.36/26,541.27 = 6,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.36x = 26,541.27 × 6,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.36x = 159,470,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,470,566.67/17,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.00

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