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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,698.38, 26,550.81 and 6,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,698.38, 26,550.81 and 6,013.32 is: 9,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698.38 : 26,550.81 = 6,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698.38/26,550.81 = 6,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698.38x = 26,550.81 × 6,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698.38x = 159,658,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,658,516.79/17,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.08

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