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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.56, 26,581.77 and 6,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.56, 26,581.77 and 6,031.26 is: 9,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.56 : 26,581.77 = 6,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.56/26,581.77 = 6,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.56x = 26,581.77 × 6,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.56x = 160,321,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,321,566.13/17,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.72

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