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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.19, 26,774.42 and 6,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.19, 26,774.42 and 6,163.74 is: 9,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.19 : 26,774.42 = 6,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.19/26,774.42 = 6,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.19x = 26,774.42 × 6,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.19x = 165,030,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,030,532.71/17,864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.06

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