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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.63, 26,781.03 and 6,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.63, 26,781.03 and 6,009.11 is: 9,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.63 : 26,781.03 = 6,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.63/26,781.03 = 6,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.63x = 26,781.03 × 6,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.63x = 160,930,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,930,244.67/17,866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.31

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