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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.61, 26,802.14 and 6,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.61, 26,802.14 and 6,021.60 is: 9,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.61 : 26,802.14 = 6,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.61/26,802.14 = 6,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.61x = 26,802.14 × 6,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.61x = 161,391,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,391,766.22/17,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.14

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