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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.16, 26,623.14 and 6,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.16, 26,623.14 and 6,057.24 is: 9,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.16 : 26,623.14 = 6,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.16/26,623.14 = 6,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.16x = 26,623.14 × 6,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.16x = 161,262,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,262,748.53/17,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.68

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