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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.69, 26,701.35 and 6,111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.69, 26,701.35 and 6,111.39 is: 9,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.69 : 26,701.35 = 6,111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.69/26,701.35 = 6,111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.69x = 26,701.35 × 6,111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.69x = 163,182,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,182,363.38/17,799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.71

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