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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.43, 26,694.96 and 6,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.43, 26,694.96 and 6,107.13 is: 9,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.43 : 26,694.96 = 6,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.43/26,694.96 = 6,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.43x = 26,694.96 × 6,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.43x = 163,029,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,029,457.59/17,795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.31

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