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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.78, 26,848.27 and 6,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.78, 26,848.27 and 6,052.64 is: 9,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.78 : 26,848.27 = 6,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.78/26,848.27 = 6,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.78x = 26,848.27 × 6,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.78x = 162,502,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,502,832.52/17,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.99

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