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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.18, 26,865.25 and 6,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.18, 26,865.25 and 6,223.40 is: 9,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.18 : 26,865.25 = 6,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.18/26,865.25 = 6,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.18x = 26,865.25 × 6,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.18x = 167,193,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,193,196.85/17,910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.09

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