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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.19, 26,638.84 and 6,069.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.19, 26,638.84 and 6,069.41 is: 9,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.19 : 26,638.84 = 6,069.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.19/26,638.84 = 6,069.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.19x = 26,638.84 × 6,069.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.19x = 161,682,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,682,041.88/17,756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.67

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