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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.20, 26,766.24 and 6,165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.20, 26,766.24 and 6,165.04 is: 9,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.20 : 26,766.24 = 6,165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.20/26,766.24 = 6,165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.20x = 26,766.24 × 6,165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.20x = 165,014,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,014,940.25/17,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.29

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