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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,856.06, 26,754.57 and 6,162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,856.06, 26,754.57 and 6,162.78 is: 9,233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,856.06 : 26,754.57 = 6,162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,856.06/26,754.57 = 6,162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,856.06x = 26,754.57 × 6,162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,856.06x = 164,882,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,882,528.90/17,856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.98

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