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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.19, 26,804.46 and 6,023.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.19, 26,804.46 and 6,023.51 is: 9,035.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.19 : 26,804.46 = 6,023.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.19/26,804.46 = 6,023.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.19x = 26,804.46 × 6,023.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.19x = 161,456,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,456,813.89/17,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.49

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