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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.62, 26,900.56 and 6,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.62, 26,900.56 and 6,246.80 is: 9,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.62 : 26,900.56 = 6,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.62/26,900.56 = 6,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.62x = 26,900.56 × 6,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.62x = 168,042,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,418.21/17,933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.25

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