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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,876.91, 26,815.10 and 6,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,876.91, 26,815.10 and 6,190.23 is: 9,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,876.91 : 26,815.10 = 6,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,876.91/26,815.10 = 6,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,876.91x = 26,815.10 × 6,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,876.91x = 165,991,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,991,605.52/17,876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.25

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