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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.32, 26,868.72 and 6,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.32, 26,868.72 and 6,217.44 is: 9,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.32 : 26,868.72 = 6,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.32/26,868.72 = 6,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.32x = 26,868.72 × 6,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.32x = 167,054,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,054,654.48/17,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.41

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