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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.07, 26,775.70 and 6,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.07, 26,775.70 and 6,005.54 is: 9,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.07 : 26,775.70 = 6,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.07/26,775.70 = 6,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.07x = 26,775.70 × 6,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.07x = 160,802,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,802,589.30/17,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.96

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