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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.38, 26,920.78 and 6,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.38, 26,920.78 and 6,101.34 is: 9,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.38 : 26,920.78 = 6,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.38/26,920.78 = 6,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.38x = 26,920.78 × 6,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.38x = 164,252,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,252,831.85/17,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.42

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