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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.92, 26,855.76 and 6,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.92, 26,855.76 and 6,218.48 is: 9,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.92 : 26,855.76 = 6,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.92/26,855.76 = 6,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.92x = 26,855.76 × 6,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.92x = 167,002,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002,006.44/17,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.72

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