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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.59, 26,803.93 and 6,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.59, 26,803.93 and 6,021.37 is: 9,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.59 : 26,803.93 = 6,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.59/26,803.93 = 6,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.59x = 26,803.93 × 6,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.59x = 161,396,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,396,379.98/17,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.41

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