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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.68, 26,657.88 and 6,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.68, 26,657.88 and 6,098.32 is: 9,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.68 : 26,657.88 = 6,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.68/26,657.88 = 6,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.68x = 26,657.88 × 6,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.68x = 162,568,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,568,282.76/17,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.60

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