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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.89, 26,624.84 and 6,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.89, 26,624.84 and 6,063.21 is: 9,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.89 : 26,624.84 = 6,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.89/26,624.84 = 6,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.89x = 26,624.84 × 6,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.89x = 161,431,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,431,965.82/17,749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.82

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