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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.58, 26,672.13 and 6,090.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.58, 26,672.13 and 6,090.90 is: 9,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.58 : 26,672.13 = 6,090.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.58/26,672.13 = 6,090.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.58x = 26,672.13 × 6,090.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.58x = 162,457,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,457,276.62/17,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.32

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