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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.54, 26,381.86 and 6,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.54, 26,381.86 and 6,184.96 is: 9,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.54 : 26,381.86 = 6,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.54/26,381.86 = 6,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.54x = 26,381.86 × 6,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.54x = 163,170,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,170,748.83/17,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.16

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