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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.32, 26,874.72 and 6,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.32, 26,874.72 and 6,221.52 is: 9,336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.32 : 26,874.72 = 6,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.32/26,874.72 = 6,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.32x = 26,874.72 × 6,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.32x = 167,201,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,201,607.97/17,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.53

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