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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.56, 26,601.36 and 6,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.56, 26,601.36 and 6,047.68 is: 9,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.56 : 26,601.36 = 6,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.56/26,601.36 = 6,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.56x = 26,601.36 × 6,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.56x = 160,876,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,876,512.84/17,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.38

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