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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.63, 26,809.25 and 6,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.63, 26,809.25 and 6,187.05 is: 9,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.63 : 26,809.25 = 6,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.63/26,809.25 = 6,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.63x = 26,809.25 × 6,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.63x = 165,870,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,870,139.28/17,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.32

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