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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.68, 26,767.38 and 6,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.68, 26,767.38 and 6,156.62 is: 9,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.68 : 26,767.38 = 6,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.68/26,767.38 = 6,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.68x = 26,767.38 × 6,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.68x = 164,796,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,796,542.05/17,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.61

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