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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.04, 26,802.72 and 6,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.04, 26,802.72 and 6,023.64 is: 9,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.04 : 26,802.72 = 6,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.04/26,802.72 = 6,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.04x = 26,802.72 × 6,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.04x = 161,449,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,449,936.30/17,873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.15

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