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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.70, 26,631.79 and 6,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.70, 26,631.79 and 6,063.19 is: 9,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.70 : 26,631.79 = 6,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.70/26,631.79 = 6,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.70x = 26,631.79 × 6,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.70x = 161,473,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,473,521.07/17,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.71

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