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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.84, 26,771.51 and 6,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.84, 26,771.51 and 6,158.16 is: 9,238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.84 : 26,771.51 = 6,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.84/26,771.51 = 6,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.84x = 26,771.51 × 6,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.84x = 164,863,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,863,257.42/17,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.71

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