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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.59, 26,797.55 and 6,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.59, 26,797.55 and 6,179.67 is: 9,267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.59 : 26,797.55 = 6,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.59/26,797.55 = 6,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.59x = 26,797.55 × 6,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.59x = 165,599,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,599,984.91/17,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.14

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