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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.64, 26,622.96 and 6,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.64, 26,622.96 and 6,061.96 is: 9,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.64 : 26,622.96 = 6,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.64/26,622.96 = 6,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.64x = 26,622.96 × 6,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.64x = 161,387,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,387,318.60/17,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.94

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