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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.95, 26,561.96 and 6,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.95, 26,561.96 and 6,021.17 is: 9,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.95 : 26,561.96 = 6,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.95/26,561.96 = 6,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.95x = 26,561.96 × 6,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.95x = 159,934,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,934,035.96/17,707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.76

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