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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.88, 26,882.58 and 6,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.88, 26,882.58 and 6,238.28 is: 9,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.88 : 26,882.58 = 6,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.88/26,882.58 = 6,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.88x = 26,882.58 × 6,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.88x = 167,701,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,701,061.16/17,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.95

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