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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.89, 26,561.99 and 6,023.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.89, 26,561.99 and 6,023.97 is: 9,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.89 : 26,561.99 = 6,023.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.89/26,561.99 = 6,023.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.89x = 26,561.99 × 6,023.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.89x = 160,008,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,008,645.96/17,718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.40

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