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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.94, 26,795.91 and 6,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.94, 26,795.91 and 6,177.26 is: 9,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.94 : 26,795.91 = 6,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.94/26,795.91 = 6,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.94x = 26,795.91 × 6,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.94x = 165,525,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,525,303.01/17,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.89

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