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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.08, 26,674.80 and 6,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.08, 26,674.80 and 6,098.40 is: 9,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.08 : 26,674.80 = 6,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.08/26,674.80 = 6,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.08x = 26,674.80 × 6,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.08x = 162,673,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,673,600.32/17,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.18

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