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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.50, 26,651.39 and 6,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.50, 26,651.39 and 6,080.82 is: 9,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.50 : 26,651.39 = 6,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.50/26,651.39 = 6,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.50x = 26,651.39 × 6,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.50x = 162,062,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,062,274.94/17,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.28

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