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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.63, 26,784.03 and 6,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.63, 26,784.03 and 6,011.11 is: 9,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.63 : 26,784.03 = 6,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.63/26,784.03 = 6,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.63x = 26,784.03 × 6,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.63x = 161,001,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,001,750.57/17,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.30

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