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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.97, 26,596.17 and 6,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.97, 26,596.17 and 6,041.67 is: 9,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.97 : 26,596.17 = 6,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.97/26,596.17 = 6,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.97x = 26,596.17 × 6,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.97x = 160,685,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,685,282.40/17,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.92

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