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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.74, 26,682.48 and 6,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.74, 26,682.48 and 6,099.24 is: 9,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.74 : 26,682.48 = 6,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.74/26,682.48 = 6,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.74x = 26,682.48 × 6,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.74x = 162,742,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,742,849.32/17,785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.19

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