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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.17, 26,863.14 and 6,222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.17, 26,863.14 and 6,222.09 is: 9,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.17 : 26,863.14 = 6,222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.17/26,863.14 = 6,222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.17x = 26,863.14 × 6,222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.17x = 167,144,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,144,874.76/17,909.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.92

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