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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.55, 26,833.58 and 6,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.55, 26,833.58 and 6,042.60 is: 9,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.55 : 26,833.58 = 6,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.55/26,833.58 = 6,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.55x = 26,833.58 × 6,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.55x = 162,144,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,144,582.95/17,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.16

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