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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,786.01, 26,679.02 and 6,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,786.01, 26,679.02 and 6,099.33 is: 9,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,786.01 : 26,679.02 = 6,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,786.01/26,679.02 = 6,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,786.01x = 26,679.02 × 6,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,786.01x = 162,724,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,724,147.06/17,786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.00

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