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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.67, 26,553.14 and 6,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.67, 26,553.14 and 6,013.37 is: 9,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.67 : 26,553.14 = 6,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.67/26,553.14 = 6,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.67x = 26,553.14 × 6,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.67x = 159,673,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,673,692.65/17,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.26

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