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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.08, 26,753.90 and 6,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.08, 26,753.90 and 6,148.13 is: 9,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.08 : 26,753.90 = 6,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.08/26,753.90 = 6,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.08x = 26,753.90 × 6,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.08x = 164,486,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,486,290.70/17,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.63

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