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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.91, 26,854.34 and 6,216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.91, 26,854.34 and 6,216.23 is: 9,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.91 : 26,854.34 = 6,216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.91/26,854.34 = 6,216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.91x = 26,854.34 × 6,216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.91x = 166,932,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,932,588.59/17,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.33

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