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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.84, 26,764.44 and 6,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.84, 26,764.44 and 6,155.28 is: 9,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.84 : 26,764.44 = 6,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.84/26,764.44 = 6,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.84x = 26,764.44 × 6,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.84x = 164,742,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,742,622.24/17,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.50

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