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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.34, 26,547.51 and 6,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.34, 26,547.51 and 6,014.56 is: 9,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.34 : 26,547.51 = 6,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.34/26,547.51 = 6,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.34x = 26,547.51 × 6,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.34x = 159,671,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,671,591.75/17,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.24

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