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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,854.82, 26,784.51 and 6,003.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,854.82, 26,784.51 and 6,003.51 is: 9,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,854.82 : 26,784.51 = 6,003.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,854.82/26,784.51 = 6,003.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,854.82x = 26,784.51 × 6,003.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,854.82x = 160,801,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,801,073.63/17,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.03

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