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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.78, 26,917.92 and 6,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.78, 26,917.92 and 6,099.54 is: 9,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.78 : 26,917.92 = 6,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.78/26,917.92 = 6,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.78x = 26,917.92 × 6,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.78x = 164,186,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,186,929.76/17,943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.07

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