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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.96, 26,770.76 and 6,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.96, 26,770.76 and 6,157.66 is: 9,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.96 : 26,770.76 = 6,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.96/26,770.76 = 6,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.96x = 26,770.76 × 6,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.96x = 164,845,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,845,238.02/17,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.12

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