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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.71, 26,562.79 and 6,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.71, 26,562.79 and 6,017.19 is: 9,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.71 : 26,562.79 = 6,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.71/26,562.79 = 6,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.71x = 26,562.79 × 6,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.71x = 159,833,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,833,354.36/17,706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.71

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