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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.55, 26,774.75 and 6,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.55, 26,774.75 and 6,003.48 is: 9,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.55 : 26,774.75 = 6,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.55/26,774.75 = 6,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.55x = 26,774.75 × 6,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.55x = 160,741,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,741,676.13/17,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.36

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