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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.07, 26,777.20 and 6,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.07, 26,777.20 and 6,006.54 is: 9,003.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.07 : 26,777.20 = 6,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.07/26,777.20 = 6,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.07x = 26,777.20 × 6,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.07x = 160,838,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,838,322.89/17,864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.45

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