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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.67, 26,564.09 and 6,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.67, 26,564.09 and 6,019.88 is: 9,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.67 : 26,564.09 = 6,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.67/26,564.09 = 6,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.67x = 26,564.09 × 6,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.67x = 159,912,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,912,471.19/17,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.20

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