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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.59, 26,591.13 and 6,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.59, 26,591.13 and 6,037.92 is: 9,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.59 : 26,591.13 = 6,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.59/26,591.13 = 6,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.59x = 26,591.13 × 6,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.59x = 160,555,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,555,115.65/17,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.82

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