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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.67, 26,861.51 and 6,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.67, 26,861.51 and 6,220.90 is: 9,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.67 : 26,861.51 = 6,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.67/26,861.51 = 6,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.67x = 26,861.51 × 6,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.67x = 167,102,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,102,767.56/17,907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.35

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