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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.69, 26,767.97 and 6,157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.69, 26,767.97 and 6,157.82 is: 9,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.69 : 26,767.97 = 6,157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.69/26,767.97 = 6,157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.69x = 26,767.97 × 6,157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.69x = 164,832,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,832,400.25/17,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.57

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