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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.41, 26,863.82 and 6,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.41, 26,863.82 and 6,065.89 is: 9,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.41 : 26,863.82 = 6,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.41/26,863.82 = 6,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.41x = 26,863.82 × 6,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.41x = 162,952,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,952,936.48/17,920.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.15

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