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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.13, 26,863.71 and 6,222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.13, 26,863.71 and 6,222.45 is: 9,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.13 : 26,863.71 = 6,222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.13/26,863.71 = 6,222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.13x = 26,863.71 × 6,222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.13x = 167,158,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,158,092.29/17,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.68

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