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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.68, 26,661.94 and 6,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.68, 26,661.94 and 6,087 is: 9,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.68 : 26,661.94 = 6,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.68/26,661.94 = 6,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.68x = 26,661.94 × 6,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.68x = 162,291,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,291,213.56/17,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.99

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