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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.12, 26,558.64 and 6,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.12, 26,558.64 and 6,022.08 is: 9,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.12 : 26,558.64 = 6,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.12/26,558.64 = 6,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.12x = 26,558.64 × 6,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.12x = 159,938,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,938,254.77/17,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.41

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