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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.10, 26,808.90 and 6,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.10, 26,808.90 and 6,026.10 is: 9,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.10 : 26,808.90 = 6,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.10/26,808.90 = 6,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.10x = 26,808.90 × 6,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.10x = 161,553,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,553,112.29/17,873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.90

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