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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,882.33, 26,823.50 and 6,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,882.33, 26,823.50 and 6,195.55 is: 9,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,882.33 : 26,823.50 = 6,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,882.33/26,823.50 = 6,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,882.33x = 26,823.50 × 6,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,882.33x = 166,186,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186,344.28/17,882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.33

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