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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.96, 26,875.80 and 6,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.96, 26,875.80 and 6,228.09 is: 9,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.96 : 26,875.80 = 6,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.96/26,875.80 = 6,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.96x = 26,875.80 × 6,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.96x = 167,384,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,384,901.22/17,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.82

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