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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.45, 26,864.51 and 6,214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.45, 26,864.51 and 6,214.67 is: 9,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.45 : 26,864.51 = 6,214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.45/26,864.51 = 6,214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.45x = 26,864.51 × 6,214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.45x = 166,954,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,954,115.99/17,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.29

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