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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.54, 26,806.47 and 6,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.54, 26,806.47 and 6,026.14 is: 9,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.54 : 26,806.47 = 6,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.54/26,806.47 = 6,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.54x = 26,806.47 × 6,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.54x = 161,539,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,539,541.13/17,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.90

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