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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.44, 26,632.44 and 6,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.44, 26,632.44 and 6,081.28 is: 9,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.44 : 26,632.44 = 6,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.44/26,632.44 = 6,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.44x = 26,632.44 × 6,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.44x = 161,959,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,959,324.72/17,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.92

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