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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.12, 26,707.98 and 6,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.12, 26,707.98 and 6,115.76 is: 9,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.12 : 26,707.98 = 6,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.12/26,707.98 = 6,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.12x = 26,707.98 × 6,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.12x = 163,339,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,339,595.76/17,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.26

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