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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.96, 26,887.56 and 6,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.96, 26,887.56 and 6,230 is: 9,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.96 : 26,887.56 = 6,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.96/26,887.56 = 6,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.96x = 26,887.56 × 6,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.96x = 167,509,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,509,498.80/17,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.04

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