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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.76, 26,623.95 and 6,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.76, 26,623.95 and 6,075.60 is: 9,103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.76 : 26,623.95 = 6,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.76/26,623.95 = 6,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.76x = 26,623.95 × 6,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.76x = 161,756,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,756,470.62/17,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.42

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