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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,698.63, 26,549.79 and 6,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,698.63, 26,549.79 and 6,012.76 is: 9,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698.63 : 26,549.79 = 6,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698.63/26,549.79 = 6,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698.63x = 26,549.79 × 6,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698.63x = 159,637,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,637,515.32/17,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.77

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