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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.80, 26,881.20 and 6,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.80, 26,881.20 and 6,225.75 is: 9,338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.80 : 26,881.20 = 6,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.80/26,881.20 = 6,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.80x = 26,881.20 × 6,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.80x = 167,355,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,355,630.90/17,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.63

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