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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.68, 26,546.72 and 6,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.68, 26,546.72 and 6,007.84 is: 9,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.68 : 26,546.72 = 6,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.68/26,546.72 = 6,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.68x = 26,546.72 × 6,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.68x = 159,488,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,488,446.28/17,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.85

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