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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866, 26,811.29 and 6,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866, 26,811.29 and 6,179.23 is: 9,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866 : 26,811.29 = 6,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866/26,811.29 = 6,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866x = 26,811.29 × 6,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866x = 165,673,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,673,127.51/17,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.10

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