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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.76, 26,573.70 and 6,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.76, 26,573.70 and 6,034.68 is: 9,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.76 : 26,573.70 = 6,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.76/26,573.70 = 6,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.76x = 26,573.70 × 6,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.76x = 160,363,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,363,775.92/17,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.49

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