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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.35, 26,620.36 and 6,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.35, 26,620.36 and 6,073.19 is: 9,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.35 : 26,620.36 = 6,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.35/26,620.36 = 6,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.35x = 26,620.36 × 6,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.35x = 161,670,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,670,340.68/17,766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.81

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