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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.58, 26,780.69 and 6,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.58, 26,780.69 and 6,158.84 is: 9,242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.58 : 26,780.69 = 6,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.58/26,780.69 = 6,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.58x = 26,780.69 × 6,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.58x = 164,937,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,937,866.29/17,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.51

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