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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.16, 26,629.14 and 6,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.16, 26,629.14 and 6,061.24 is: 9,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.16 : 26,629.14 = 6,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.16/26,629.14 = 6,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.16x = 26,629.14 × 6,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.16x = 161,405,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,405,608.53/17,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.68

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