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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.16, 26,627.64 and 6,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.16, 26,627.64 and 6,060.24 is: 9,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.16 : 26,627.64 = 6,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.16/26,627.64 = 6,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.16x = 26,627.64 × 6,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.16x = 161,369,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,369,889.03/17,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.18

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