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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.09, 26,769.47 and 6,155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.09, 26,769.47 and 6,155.57 is: 9,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.09 : 26,769.47 = 6,155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.09/26,769.47 = 6,155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.09x = 26,769.47 × 6,155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.09x = 164,781,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,781,382.59/17,845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.99

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