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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.43, 26,664.90 and 6,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.43, 26,664.90 and 6,088.96 is: 9,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.43 : 26,664.90 = 6,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.43/26,664.90 = 6,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.43x = 26,664.90 × 6,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.43x = 162,361,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,361,509.50/17,778.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.50

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