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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.79, 26,804.12 and 6,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.79, 26,804.12 and 6,181.92 is: 9,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.79 : 26,804.12 = 6,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.79/26,804.12 = 6,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.79x = 26,804.12 × 6,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.79x = 165,700,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,700,894.60/17,867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.72

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