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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.44, 26,583.36 and 6,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.44, 26,583.36 and 6,030.93 is: 9,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.44 : 26,583.36 = 6,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.44/26,583.36 = 6,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.44x = 26,583.36 × 6,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.44x = 160,322,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,322,220.25/17,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.30

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