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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.96, 26,713.88 and 6,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.96, 26,713.88 and 6,122.10 is: 9,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.96 : 26,713.88 = 6,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.96/26,713.88 = 6,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.96x = 26,713.88 × 6,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.96x = 163,545,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,545,044.75/17,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.30

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