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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.38, 26,852.09 and 6,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.38, 26,852.09 and 6,214.70 is: 9,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.38 : 26,852.09 = 6,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.38/26,852.09 = 6,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.38x = 26,852.09 × 6,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.38x = 166,877,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877,719.78/17,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.06

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