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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.89, 26,633.84 and 6,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.89, 26,633.84 and 6,069.21 is: 9,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.89 : 26,633.84 = 6,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.89/26,633.84 = 6,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.89x = 26,633.84 × 6,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.89x = 161,646,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,646,337.72/17,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.82

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