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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.98, 26,803.97 and 6,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.98, 26,803.97 and 6,179.38 is: 9,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.98 : 26,803.97 = 6,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.98/26,803.97 = 6,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.98x = 26,803.97 × 6,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.98x = 165,631,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,631,916.14/17,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.32

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