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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.51, 26,843.06 and 6,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.51, 26,843.06 and 6,051.99 is: 9,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.51 : 26,843.06 = 6,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.51/26,843.06 = 6,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.51x = 26,843.06 × 6,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.51x = 162,453,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,453,863.58/17,906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.34

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