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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.16, 26,622.70 and 6,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.16, 26,622.70 and 6,061.26 is: 9,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.16 : 26,622.70 = 6,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.16/26,622.70 = 6,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.16x = 26,622.70 × 6,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.16x = 161,367,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,367,106.60/17,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.05

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