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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.84, 26,795.70 and 6,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.84, 26,795.70 and 6,176.16 is: 9,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.84 : 26,795.70 = 6,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.84/26,795.70 = 6,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.84x = 26,795.70 × 6,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.84x = 165,494,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,494,530.51/17,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.74

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