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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.21, 26,878.50 and 6,235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.21, 26,878.50 and 6,235.83 is: 9,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.21 : 26,878.50 = 6,235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.21/26,878.50 = 6,235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.21x = 26,878.50 × 6,235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.21x = 167,609,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,609,756.66/17,925.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.50

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