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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.46, 26,786.14 and 6,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.46, 26,786.14 and 6,010.29 is: 9,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.46 : 26,786.14 = 6,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.46/26,786.14 = 6,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.46x = 26,786.14 × 6,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.46x = 160,992,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,992,469.38/17,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.43

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