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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.89, 26,629.34 and 6,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.89, 26,629.34 and 6,066.21 is: 9,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.89 : 26,629.34 = 6,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.89/26,629.34 = 6,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.89x = 26,629.34 × 6,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.89x = 161,539,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,539,138.27/17,752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.32

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