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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.84, 26,621.04 and 6,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.84, 26,621.04 and 6,062.88 is: 9,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.84 : 26,621.04 = 6,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.84/26,621.04 = 6,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.84x = 26,621.04 × 6,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.84x = 161,400,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,400,171.00/17,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.02

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