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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,877.03, 26,814.72 and 6,191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,877.03, 26,814.72 and 6,191.16 is: 9,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,877.03 : 26,814.72 = 6,191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,877.03/26,814.72 = 6,191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,877.03x = 26,814.72 × 6,191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,877.03x = 166,014,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,014,221.88/17,877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.45

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