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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.64, 26,702.46 and 6,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.64, 26,702.46 and 6,114.96 is: 9,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.64 : 26,702.46 = 6,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.64/26,702.46 = 6,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.64x = 26,702.46 × 6,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.64x = 163,284,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284,474.80/17,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.44

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