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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.87, 26,567.26 and 6,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.87, 26,567.26 and 6,027.83 is: 9,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.87 : 26,567.26 = 6,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.87/26,567.26 = 6,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.87x = 26,567.26 × 6,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.87x = 160,142,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,142,926.85/17,714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.03

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