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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.15, 26,898.86 and 6,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.15, 26,898.86 and 6,244.28 is: 9,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.15 : 26,898.86 = 6,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.15/26,898.86 = 6,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.15x = 26,898.86 × 6,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.15x = 167,963,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,963,847.81/17,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.68

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