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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,882.52, 26,823.36 and 6,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,882.52, 26,823.36 and 6,195.60 is: 9,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,882.52 : 26,823.36 = 6,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,882.52/26,823.36 = 6,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,882.52x = 26,823.36 × 6,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,882.52x = 166,186,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186,809.22/17,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.25

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