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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,916.08, 26,884.91 and 6,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,916.08, 26,884.91 and 6,237.50 is: 9,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,916.08 : 26,884.91 = 6,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,916.08/26,884.91 = 6,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,916.08x = 26,884.91 × 6,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,916.08x = 167,694,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,694,460.51/17,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.00

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