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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.59, 26,562.60 and 6,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.59, 26,562.60 and 6,017.07 is: 9,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.59 : 26,562.60 = 6,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.59/26,562.60 = 6,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.59x = 26,562.60 × 6,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.59x = 159,829,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,829,023.58/17,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.53

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