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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.70, 26,588.24 and 6,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.70, 26,588.24 and 6,034.19 is: 9,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.70 : 26,588.24 = 6,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.70/26,588.24 = 6,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.70x = 26,588.24 × 6,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.70x = 160,438,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,438,328.81/17,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.19

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