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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.51, 26,864.26 and 6,221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.51, 26,864.26 and 6,221.81 is: 9,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.51 : 26,864.26 = 6,221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.51/26,864.26 = 6,221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.51x = 26,864.26 × 6,221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.51x = 167,144,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,144,373.12/17,909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.72

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