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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.62, 26,885.34 and 6,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.62, 26,885.34 and 6,233.94 is: 9,352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.62 : 26,885.34 = 6,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.62/26,885.34 = 6,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.62x = 26,885.34 × 6,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.62x = 167,601,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,601,596.44/17,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.44

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