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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.13, 26,650.82 and 6,080.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.13, 26,650.82 and 6,080.45 is: 9,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.13 : 26,650.82 = 6,080.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.13/26,650.82 = 6,080.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.13x = 26,650.82 × 6,080.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.13x = 162,048,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,048,860.42/17,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.71

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