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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.62, 26,543.80 and 6,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.62, 26,543.80 and 6,008.82 is: 9,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.62 : 26,543.80 = 6,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.62/26,543.80 = 6,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.62x = 26,543.80 × 6,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.62x = 159,496,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,496,916.32/17,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.36

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