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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.12, 26,902.62 and 6,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.12, 26,902.62 and 6,245.44 is: 9,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.12 : 26,902.62 = 6,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.12/26,902.62 = 6,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.12x = 26,902.62 × 6,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.12x = 168,018,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,018,699.05/17,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.71

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