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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.02, 26,806.56 and 6,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.02, 26,806.56 and 6,179.50 is: 9,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.02 : 26,806.56 = 6,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.02/26,806.56 = 6,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.02x = 26,806.56 × 6,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.02x = 165,651,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651,137.52/17,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.30

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