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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.57, 26,825.39 and 6,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.57, 26,825.39 and 6,196.80 is: 9,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.57 : 26,825.39 = 6,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.57/26,825.39 = 6,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.57x = 26,825.39 × 6,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.57x = 166,231,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,231,576.75/17,883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.21

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