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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.94, 26,807.49 and 6,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.94, 26,807.49 and 6,023.70 is: 9,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.94 : 26,807.49 = 6,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.94/26,807.49 = 6,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.94x = 26,807.49 × 6,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.94x = 161,480,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,480,277.51/17,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.91

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