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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.74, 26,549.70 and 6,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.74, 26,549.70 and 6,015.75 is: 9,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.74 : 26,549.70 = 6,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.74/26,549.70 = 6,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.74x = 26,549.70 × 6,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.74x = 159,716,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,716,357.78/17,710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.05

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