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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.19, 26,637.34 and 6,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.19, 26,637.34 and 6,068.41 is: 9,104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.19 : 26,637.34 = 6,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.19/26,637.34 = 6,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.19x = 26,637.34 × 6,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.19x = 161,646,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,646,300.43/17,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.17

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