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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.76, 26,551.23 and 6,016.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.76, 26,551.23 and 6,016.77 is: 9,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.76 : 26,551.23 = 6,016.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.76/26,551.23 = 6,016.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.76x = 26,551.23 × 6,016.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.76x = 159,752,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,752,644.13/17,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.58

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