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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.08, 26,712.36 and 6,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.08, 26,712.36 and 6,116.70 is: 9,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.08 : 26,712.36 = 6,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.08/26,712.36 = 6,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.08x = 26,712.36 × 6,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.08x = 163,391,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,391,492.41/17,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.16

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