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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.43, 26,693.46 and 6,106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.43, 26,693.46 and 6,106.13 is: 9,159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.43 : 26,693.46 = 6,106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.43/26,693.46 = 6,106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.43x = 26,693.46 × 6,106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.43x = 162,993,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,993,603.44/17,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.81

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