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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.50, 26,654.39 and 6,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.50, 26,654.39 and 6,082.82 is: 9,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.50 : 26,654.39 = 6,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.50/26,654.39 = 6,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.50x = 26,654.39 × 6,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.50x = 162,133,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,133,856.58/17,769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.28

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