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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.84, 26,538.40 and 6,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.84, 26,538.40 and 6,009.28 is: 9,008.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.84 : 26,538.40 = 6,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.84/26,538.40 = 6,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.84x = 26,538.40 × 6,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.84x = 159,476,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,476,676.35/17,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.03

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