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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.76, 26,649.84 and 6,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.76, 26,649.84 and 6,086.16 is: 9,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.76 : 26,649.84 = 6,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.76/26,649.84 = 6,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.76x = 26,649.84 × 6,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.76x = 162,195,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,195,190.21/17,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.57

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