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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.10, 26,805.90 and 6,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.10, 26,805.90 and 6,024.10 is: 9,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.10 : 26,805.90 = 6,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.10/26,805.90 = 6,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.10x = 26,805.90 × 6,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.10x = 161,481,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,481,422.19/17,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.90

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