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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,915.67, 26,873.52 and 6,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,915.67, 26,873.52 and 6,228.90 is: 9,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,915.67 : 26,873.52 = 6,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,915.67/26,873.52 = 6,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,915.67x = 26,873.52 × 6,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,915.67x = 167,392,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,392,468.73/17,915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.36

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