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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,872.92, 26,808.84 and 6,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,872.92, 26,808.84 and 6,027.48 is: 9,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872.92 : 26,808.84 = 6,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872.92/26,808.84 = 6,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872.92x = 26,808.84 × 6,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872.92x = 161,589,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,589,746.92/17,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.04

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