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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.68, 26,681.42 and 6,107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.68, 26,681.42 and 6,107.08 is: 9,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.68 : 26,681.42 = 6,107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.68/26,681.42 = 6,107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.68x = 26,681.42 × 6,107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.68x = 162,945,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,945,566.45/17,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.01

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