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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,915.41, 26,883.92 and 6,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,915.41, 26,883.92 and 6,236.83 is: 9,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,915.41 : 26,883.92 = 6,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,915.41/26,883.92 = 6,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,915.41x = 26,883.92 × 6,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,915.41x = 167,670,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,670,452.89/17,915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.01

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