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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.27, 26,638.91 and 6,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.27, 26,638.91 and 6,072.59 is: 9,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.27 : 26,638.91 = 6,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.27/26,638.91 = 6,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.27x = 26,638.91 × 6,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.27x = 161,767,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,767,014.92/17,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.88

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