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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.98, 26,802.47 and 6,178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.98, 26,802.47 and 6,178.38 is: 9,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.98 : 26,802.47 = 6,178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.98/26,802.47 = 6,178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.98x = 26,802.47 × 6,178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.98x = 165,595,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,595,844.60/17,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.82

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