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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.82, 26,796.94 and 6,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.82, 26,796.94 and 6,021.30 is: 9,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.82 : 26,796.94 = 6,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.82/26,796.94 = 6,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.82x = 26,796.94 × 6,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.82x = 161,352,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,352,381.86/17,875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.29

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