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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.69, 26,659.35 and 6,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.69, 26,659.35 and 6,082.17 is: 9,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.69 : 26,659.35 = 6,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.69/26,659.35 = 6,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.69x = 26,659.35 × 6,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.69x = 162,146,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146,698.79/17,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.88

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