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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.93, 26,795.61 and 6,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.93, 26,795.61 and 6,177.06 is: 9,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.93 : 26,795.61 = 6,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.93/26,795.61 = 6,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.93x = 26,795.61 × 6,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.93x = 165,518,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,518,090.71/17,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.01

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