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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.96, 26,563.68 and 6,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.96, 26,563.68 and 6,023.52 is: 9,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.96 : 26,563.68 = 6,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.96/26,563.68 = 6,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.96x = 26,563.68 × 6,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.96x = 160,006,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006,857.75/17,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.38

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