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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.92, 26,897.10 and 6,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.92, 26,897.10 and 6,245.32 is: 9,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.92 : 26,897.10 = 6,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.92/26,897.10 = 6,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.92x = 26,897.10 × 6,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.92x = 167,980,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,980,996.57/17,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.23

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