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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.48, 26,671.82 and 6,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.48, 26,671.82 and 6,095.56 is: 9,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.48 : 26,671.82 = 6,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.48/26,671.82 = 6,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.48x = 26,671.82 × 6,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.48x = 162,579,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,579,679.12/17,785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.15

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