Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.44, 26,555.88 and 6,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,707.44, 26,555.88 and 6,018 is: 9,025.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,707.44 : 26,555.88 = 6,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,707.44/26,555.88 = 6,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,707.44x = 26,555.88 × 6,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,707.44x = 159,813,285.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,813,285.84/17,707.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,025.21
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