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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.68, 26,549.72 and 6,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.68, 26,549.72 and 6,009.84 is: 9,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.68 : 26,549.72 = 6,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.68/26,549.72 = 6,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.68x = 26,549.72 × 6,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.68x = 159,559,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559,569.24/17,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.85

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