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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.81, 26,632.40 and 6,072.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.81, 26,632.40 and 6,072.03 is: 9,101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.81 : 26,632.40 = 6,072.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.81/26,632.40 = 6,072.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.81x = 26,632.40 × 6,072.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.81x = 161,712,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,712,701.41/17,766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.95

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