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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.96, 26,548.86 and 6,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.96, 26,548.86 and 6,010.12 is: 9,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.96 : 26,548.86 = 6,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.96/26,548.86 = 6,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.96x = 26,548.86 × 6,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.96x = 159,561,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,561,834.46/17,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.85

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