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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.26, 26,544.48 and 6,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.26, 26,544.48 and 6,012.27 is: 9,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.26 : 26,544.48 = 6,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.26/26,544.48 = 6,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.26x = 26,544.48 × 6,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.26x = 159,592,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,592,580.77/17,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.83

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