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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.73, 26,785.16 and 6,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.73, 26,785.16 and 6,007.73 is: 9,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.73 : 26,785.16 = 6,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.73/26,785.16 = 6,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.73x = 26,785.16 × 6,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.73x = 160,918,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,918,009.29/17,852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.64

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