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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.14, 26,632.71 and 6,068.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.14, 26,632.71 and 6,068.46 is: 9,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.14 : 26,632.71 = 6,068.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.14/26,632.71 = 6,068.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.14x = 26,632.71 × 6,068.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.14x = 161,619,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,619,535.33/17,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.69

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