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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,793.68, 26,682.92 and 6,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,793.68, 26,682.92 and 6,108.08 is: 9,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,793.68 : 26,682.92 = 6,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,793.68/26,682.92 = 6,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,793.68x = 26,682.92 × 6,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,793.68x = 162,981,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,981,409.99/17,793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.51

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