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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.97, 26,784.33 and 6,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.97, 26,784.33 and 6,010.10 is: 9,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.97 : 26,784.33 = 6,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.97/26,784.33 = 6,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.97x = 26,784.33 × 6,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.97x = 160,976,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,976,501.73/17,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.28

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