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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,816.16, 26,723.96 and 6,129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,816.16, 26,723.96 and 6,129.48 is: 9,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,816.16 : 26,723.96 = 6,129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,816.16/26,723.96 = 6,129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,816.16x = 26,723.96 × 6,129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,816.16x = 163,803,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,803,978.34/17,816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.12

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