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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.40, 26,833.20 and 6,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.40, 26,833.20 and 6,197.20 is: 9,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.40 : 26,833.20 = 6,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.40/26,833.20 = 6,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.40x = 26,833.20 × 6,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.40x = 166,290,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,290,707.04/17,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.05

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