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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.42, 26,802.25 and 6,020.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.42, 26,802.25 and 6,020.21 is: 9,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.42 : 26,802.25 = 6,020.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.42/26,802.25 = 6,020.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.42x = 26,802.25 × 6,020.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.42x = 161,355,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,355,173.47/17,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.69

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