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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.43, 26,858.28 and 6,072.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.43, 26,858.28 and 6,072.54 is: 9,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.43 : 26,858.28 = 6,072.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.43/26,858.28 = 6,072.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.43x = 26,858.28 × 6,072.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.43x = 163,097,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,097,979.63/17,905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.86

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