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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.98, 26,797.95 and 6,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.98, 26,797.95 and 6,175.38 is: 9,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.98 : 26,797.95 = 6,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.98/26,797.95 = 6,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.98x = 26,797.95 × 6,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.98x = 165,487,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,487,524.47/17,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.31

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