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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.38, 26,654.27 and 6,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.38, 26,654.27 and 6,083.51 is: 9,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.38 : 26,654.27 = 6,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.38/26,654.27 = 6,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.38x = 26,654.27 × 6,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.38x = 162,151,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,151,354.40/17,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.33

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