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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.62, 26,560.89 and 6,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.62, 26,560.89 and 6,023.58 is: 9,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.62 : 26,560.89 = 6,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.62/26,560.89 = 6,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.62x = 26,560.89 × 6,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.62x = 159,991,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991,645.79/17,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.66

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