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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.16, 26,731.46 and 6,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.16, 26,731.46 and 6,134.48 is: 9,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.16 : 26,731.46 = 6,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.16/26,731.46 = 6,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.16x = 26,731.46 × 6,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.16x = 163,983,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,983,606.74/17,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.62

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