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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.90, 26,790.66 and 6,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.90, 26,790.66 and 6,016.36 is: 9,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.90 : 26,790.66 = 6,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.90/26,790.66 = 6,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.90x = 26,790.66 × 6,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.90x = 161,182,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,182,255.20/17,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.79

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