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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,900.09, 26,850.20 and 6,213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,900.09, 26,850.20 and 6,213.35 is: 9,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,900.09 : 26,850.20 = 6,213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,900.09/26,850.20 = 6,213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,900.09x = 26,850.20 × 6,213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,900.09x = 166,829,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,829,524.85/17,900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.04

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