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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.64, 26,634.96 and 6,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.64, 26,634.96 and 6,069.96 is: 9,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.64 : 26,634.96 = 6,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.64/26,634.96 = 6,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.64x = 26,634.96 × 6,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.64x = 161,673,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,673,141.80/17,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.94

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