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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.63, 26,890.52 and 6,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.63, 26,890.52 and 6,239.19 is: 9,361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.63 : 26,890.52 = 6,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.63/26,890.52 = 6,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.63x = 26,890.52 × 6,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.63x = 167,775,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,775,063.48/17,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.07

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