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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.36, 26,794.21 and 6,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.36, 26,794.21 and 6,017.95 is: 9,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.36 : 26,794.21 = 6,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.36/26,794.21 = 6,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.36x = 26,794.21 × 6,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.36x = 161,246,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,246,089.44/17,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.62

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