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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.68, 26,701.34 and 6,111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.68, 26,701.34 and 6,111.38 is: 9,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.68 : 26,701.34 = 6,111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.68/26,701.34 = 6,111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.68x = 26,701.34 × 6,111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.68x = 163,182,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,182,035.25/17,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.69

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