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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.63, 26,857.48 and 6,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.63, 26,857.48 and 6,060.23 is: 9,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.63 : 26,857.48 = 6,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.63/26,857.48 = 6,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.63x = 26,857.48 × 6,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.63x = 162,762,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,762,506.02/17,909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.99

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