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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.39, 26,816.01 and 6,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.39, 26,816.01 and 6,191.88 is: 9,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.39 : 26,816.01 = 6,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.39/26,816.01 = 6,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.39x = 26,816.01 × 6,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.39x = 166,041,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,041,516.00/17,881.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.72

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