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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.32, 26,572.98 and 6,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.32, 26,572.98 and 6,028.54 is: 9,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.32 : 26,572.98 = 6,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.32/26,572.98 = 6,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.32x = 26,572.98 × 6,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.32x = 160,196,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196,272.85/17,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.81

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