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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.89, 26,879.45 and 6,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.89, 26,879.45 and 6,241.59 is: 9,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.89 : 26,879.45 = 6,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.89/26,879.45 = 6,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.89x = 26,879.45 × 6,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.89x = 167,770,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,770,475.12/17,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.03

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