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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.71, 26,879.45 and 6,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.71, 26,879.45 and 6,075.81 is: 9,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.71 : 26,879.45 = 6,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.71/26,879.45 = 6,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.71x = 26,879.45 × 6,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.71x = 163,314,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,314,400.73/17,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.63

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