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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.93, 26,851.97 and 6,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.93, 26,851.97 and 6,056.55 is: 9,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.93 : 26,851.97 = 6,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.93/26,851.97 = 6,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.93x = 26,851.97 × 6,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.93x = 162,630,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,630,314.04/17,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.48

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