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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.96, 26,767.76 and 6,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.96, 26,767.76 and 6,155.66 is: 9,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.96 : 26,767.76 = 6,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.96/26,767.76 = 6,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.96x = 26,767.76 × 6,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.96x = 164,773,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,773,064.90/17,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.11

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