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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.95, 26,857.69 and 6,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.95, 26,857.69 and 6,218.45 is: 9,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.95 : 26,857.69 = 6,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.95/26,857.69 = 6,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.95x = 26,857.69 × 6,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.95x = 167,013,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,013,052.55/17,904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.76

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