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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.48, 26,867.58 and 6,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.48, 26,867.58 and 6,222.34 is: 9,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.48 : 26,867.58 = 6,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.48/26,867.58 = 6,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.48x = 26,867.58 × 6,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.48x = 167,179,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,179,217.74/17,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.20

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