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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.39, 26,822.01 and 6,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.39, 26,822.01 and 6,195.88 is: 9,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.39 : 26,822.01 = 6,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.39/26,822.01 = 6,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.39x = 26,822.01 × 6,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.39x = 166,185,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,185,955.32/17,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.72

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