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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.72, 26,573.88 and 6,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.72, 26,573.88 and 6,028.76 is: 9,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.72 : 26,573.88 = 6,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.72/26,573.88 = 6,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.72x = 26,573.88 × 6,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.72x = 160,207,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,207,544.79/17,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.75

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