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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.38, 26,871.81 and 6,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.38, 26,871.81 and 6,227.82 is: 9,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.38 : 26,871.81 = 6,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.38/26,871.81 = 6,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.38x = 26,871.81 × 6,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.38x = 167,352,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,352,795.75/17,914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.81

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