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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.62, 26,565.38 and 6,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.62, 26,565.38 and 6,026.58 is: 9,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.62 : 26,565.38 = 6,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.62/26,565.38 = 6,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.62x = 26,565.38 × 6,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.62x = 160,098,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,098,387.80/17,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.15

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