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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.38, 26,799.13 and 6,021.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.38, 26,799.13 and 6,021.61 is: 9,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.38 : 26,799.13 = 6,021.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.38/26,799.13 = 6,021.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.38x = 26,799.13 × 6,021.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.38x = 161,373,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,373,909.20/17,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.24

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