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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.14, 26,545.92 and 6,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.14, 26,545.92 and 6,011.27 is: 9,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.14 : 26,545.92 = 6,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.14/26,545.92 = 6,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.14x = 26,545.92 × 6,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.14x = 159,574,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,574,692.52/17,697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.98

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