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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.61, 26,894.55 and 6,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.61, 26,894.55 and 6,242.81 is: 9,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.61 : 26,894.55 = 6,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.61/26,894.55 = 6,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.61x = 26,894.55 × 6,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.61x = 167,897,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,897,565.69/17,929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.26

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