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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.13, 26,778.04 and 6,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.13, 26,778.04 and 6,004.94 is: 9,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.13 : 26,778.04 = 6,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.13/26,778.04 = 6,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.13x = 26,778.04 × 6,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.13x = 160,800,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,374.62/17,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.85

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