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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.34, 26,788.95 and 6,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.34, 26,788.95 and 6,171.66 is: 9,257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.34 : 26,788.95 = 6,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.34/26,788.95 = 6,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.34x = 26,788.95 × 6,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.34x = 165,332,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,332,291.16/17,858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.99

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