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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.03, 26,729.39 and 6,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.03, 26,729.39 and 6,136.16 is: 9,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.03 : 26,729.39 = 6,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.03/26,729.39 = 6,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.03x = 26,729.39 × 6,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.03x = 164,015,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,015,695.44/17,822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.98

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