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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,900.78, 26,851.28 and 6,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,900.78, 26,851.28 and 6,054.64 is: 9,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,900.78 : 26,851.28 = 6,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,900.78/26,851.28 = 6,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,900.78x = 26,851.28 × 6,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,900.78x = 162,574,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,574,833.94/17,900.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.00

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