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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.24, 26,767.50 and 6,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.24, 26,767.50 and 6,161.68 is: 9,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.24 : 26,767.50 = 6,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.24/26,767.50 = 6,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.24x = 26,767.50 × 6,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.24x = 164,932,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,932,814.41/17,851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.29

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