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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.70, 26,805.68 and 6,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.70, 26,805.68 and 6,022.50 is: 9,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.70 : 26,805.68 = 6,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.70/26,805.68 = 6,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.70x = 26,805.68 × 6,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.70x = 161,437,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,437,177.69/17,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.13

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