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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.68, 26,707.32 and 6,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.68, 26,707.32 and 6,115.36 is: 9,173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.68 : 26,707.32 = 6,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.68/26,707.32 = 6,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.68x = 26,707.32 × 6,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.68x = 163,324,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,324,876.44/17,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.66

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