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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.80, 26,851.62 and 6,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.80, 26,851.62 and 6,217.40 is: 9,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.80 : 26,851.62 = 6,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.80/26,851.62 = 6,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.80x = 26,851.62 × 6,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.80x = 166,947,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947,262.19/17,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.85

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