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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.84, 26,542.26 and 6,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.84, 26,542.26 and 6,011.06 is: 9,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.84 : 26,542.26 = 6,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.84/26,542.26 = 6,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.84x = 26,542.26 × 6,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.84x = 159,547,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,547,117.40/17,705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.99

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