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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.63, 26,807.76 and 6,183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.63, 26,807.76 and 6,183.81 is: 9,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.63 : 26,807.76 = 6,183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.63/26,807.76 = 6,183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.63x = 26,807.76 × 6,183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.63x = 165,774,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,774,094.37/17,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.35

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