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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.96, 26,652.78 and 6,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.96, 26,652.78 and 6,082.20 is: 9,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.96 : 26,652.78 = 6,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.96/26,652.78 = 6,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.96x = 26,652.78 × 6,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.96x = 162,107,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,107,538.52/17,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.56

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