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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.59, 26,805.43 and 6,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.59, 26,805.43 and 6,022.37 is: 9,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.59 : 26,805.43 = 6,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.59/26,805.43 = 6,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.59x = 26,805.43 × 6,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.59x = 161,432,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,432,217.47/17,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.91

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