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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.52, 26,614.92 and 6,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.52, 26,614.92 and 6,053.84 is: 9,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.52 : 26,614.92 = 6,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.52/26,614.92 = 6,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.52x = 26,614.92 × 6,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.52x = 161,122,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,122,467.29/17,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.17

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