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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.73, 26,841.92 and 6,204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.73, 26,841.92 and 6,204.69 is: 9,308.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.73 : 26,841.92 = 6,204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.73/26,841.92 = 6,204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.73x = 26,841.92 × 6,204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.73x = 166,545,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,545,761.58/17,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.53

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