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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.63, 26,792.28 and 6,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.63, 26,792.28 and 6,173.76 is: 9,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.63 : 26,792.28 = 6,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.63/26,792.28 = 6,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.63x = 26,792.28 × 6,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.63x = 165,409,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,409,106.57/17,859.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.62

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