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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.30, 26,797.29 and 6,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.30, 26,797.29 and 6,017.25 is: 9,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.30 : 26,797.29 = 6,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.30/26,797.29 = 6,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.30x = 26,797.29 × 6,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.30x = 161,245,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,245,993.25/17,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.17

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