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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.38, 26,768.88 and 6,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.38, 26,768.88 and 6,160.32 is: 9,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.38 : 26,768.88 = 6,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.38/26,768.88 = 6,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.38x = 26,768.88 × 6,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.38x = 164,904,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,904,866.84/17,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.76

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