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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.95, 26,858.81 and 6,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.95, 26,858.81 and 6,058.44 is: 9,088.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.95 : 26,858.81 = 6,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.95/26,858.81 = 6,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.95x = 26,858.81 × 6,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.95x = 162,722,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,722,504.00/17,903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.64

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