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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,788.20, 26,682.84 and 6,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,788.20, 26,682.84 and 6,101.25 is: 9,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,788.20 : 26,682.84 = 6,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,788.20/26,682.84 = 6,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,788.20x = 26,682.84 × 6,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,788.20x = 162,798,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,798,677.55/17,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.06

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