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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.73, 26,811.10 and 6,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.73, 26,811.10 and 6,184.13 is: 9,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.73 : 26,811.10 = 6,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.73/26,811.10 = 6,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.73x = 26,811.10 × 6,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.73x = 165,803,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,803,327.84/17,869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.45

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