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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.12, 26,898.30 and 6,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.12, 26,898.30 and 6,245.30 is: 9,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.12 : 26,898.30 = 6,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.12/26,898.30 = 6,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.12x = 26,898.30 × 6,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.12x = 167,987,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,987,952.99/17,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.99

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