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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.84, 26,566.14 and 6,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.84, 26,566.14 and 6,020.84 is: 9,032.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.84 : 26,566.14 = 6,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.84/26,566.14 = 6,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.84x = 26,566.14 × 6,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.84x = 159,950,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,950,478.36/17,708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.24

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