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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.59, 26,883.32 and 6,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.59, 26,883.32 and 6,232.29 is: 9,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.59 : 26,883.32 = 6,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.59/26,883.32 = 6,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.59x = 26,883.32 × 6,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.59x = 167,544,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,544,615.24/17,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.28

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