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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.68, 26,819.58 and 6,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.68, 26,819.58 and 6,195.72 is: 9,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.68 : 26,819.58 = 6,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.68/26,819.58 = 6,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.68x = 26,819.58 × 6,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.68x = 166,166,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,166,608.20/17,890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.89

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