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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.89, 26,787.40 and 6,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.89, 26,787.40 and 6,013.37 is: 9,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.89 : 26,787.40 = 6,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.89/26,787.40 = 6,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.89x = 26,787.40 × 6,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.89x = 161,082,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,082,547.54/17,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.68

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