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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.08, 26,779.67 and 6,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.08, 26,779.67 and 6,005.99 is: 9,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.08 : 26,779.67 = 6,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.08/26,779.67 = 6,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.08x = 26,779.67 × 6,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.08x = 160,838,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,838,266.30/17,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.00

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