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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.32, 26,773.62 and 6,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.32, 26,773.62 and 6,170.04 is: 9,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.32 : 26,773.62 = 6,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.32/26,773.62 = 6,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.32x = 26,773.62 × 6,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.32x = 165,194,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,194,306.34/17,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.68

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