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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.79, 26,567.64 and 6,022.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.79, 26,567.64 and 6,022.11 is: 9,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.79 : 26,567.64 = 6,022.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.79/26,567.64 = 6,022.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.79x = 26,567.64 × 6,022.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.79x = 159,993,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993,250.52/17,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.68

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