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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.32, 26,865.75 and 6,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.32, 26,865.75 and 6,223.82 is: 9,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.32 : 26,865.75 = 6,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.32/26,865.75 = 6,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.32x = 26,865.75 × 6,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.32x = 167,207,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,207,592.17/17,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.82

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