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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.47, 26,707.37 and 6,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.47, 26,707.37 and 6,119.31 is: 9,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.47 : 26,707.37 = 6,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.47/26,707.37 = 6,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.47x = 26,707.37 × 6,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.47x = 163,430,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,430,645.72/17,803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.71

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