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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.68, 26,552.72 and 6,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.68, 26,552.72 and 6,011.84 is: 9,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.68 : 26,552.72 = 6,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.68/26,552.72 = 6,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.68x = 26,552.72 × 6,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.68x = 159,630,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,630,704.20/17,699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.85

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