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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.76, 26,843.65 and 6,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.76, 26,843.65 and 6,209.08 is: 9,313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.76 : 26,843.65 = 6,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.76/26,843.65 = 6,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.76x = 26,843.65 × 6,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.76x = 166,674,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,674,287.71/17,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.62

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