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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.46, 26,572.59 and 6,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.46, 26,572.59 and 6,030.54 is: 9,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.46 : 26,572.59 = 6,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.46/26,572.59 = 6,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.46x = 26,572.59 × 6,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.46x = 160,247,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,247,066.90/17,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.05

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