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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.84, 26,564.64 and 6,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.84, 26,564.64 and 6,022.72 is: 9,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.84 : 26,564.64 = 6,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.84/26,564.64 = 6,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.84x = 26,564.64 × 6,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.84x = 159,991,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,991,388.62/17,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.53

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