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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713, 26,571.42 and 6,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713, 26,571.42 and 6,027.08 is: 9,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713 : 26,571.42 = 6,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713/26,571.42 = 6,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713x = 26,571.42 × 6,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713x = 160,148,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,148,074.05/17,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.27

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