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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.52, 26,791.70 and 6,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.52, 26,791.70 and 6,017.36 is: 9,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.52 : 26,791.70 = 6,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.52/26,791.70 = 6,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.52x = 26,791.70 × 6,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.52x = 161,215,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,215,139.87/17,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.80

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