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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.41, 26,852.09 and 6,214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.41, 26,852.09 and 6,214.73 is: 9,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.41 : 26,852.09 = 6,214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.41/26,852.09 = 6,214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.41x = 26,852.09 × 6,214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.41x = 166,878,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,878,323.95/17,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.08

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