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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.60, 26,548.56 and 6,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.60, 26,548.56 and 6,007.68 is: 9,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.60 : 26,548.56 = 6,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.60/26,548.56 = 6,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.60x = 26,548.56 × 6,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.60x = 159,495,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,495,252.94/17,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.25

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