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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,915.48, 26,854.69 and 6,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,915.48, 26,854.69 and 6,065.33 is: 9,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,915.48 : 26,854.69 = 6,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,915.48/26,854.69 = 6,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,915.48x = 26,854.69 × 6,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,915.48x = 162,882,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,882,569.89/17,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.72

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