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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.52, 26,708.22 and 6,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.52, 26,708.22 and 6,117.72 is: 9,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.52 : 26,708.22 = 6,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.52/26,708.22 = 6,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.52x = 26,708.22 × 6,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.52x = 163,393,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,393,411.66/17,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.07

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