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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.12, 26,901.30 and 6,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.12, 26,901.30 and 6,247.30 is: 9,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.12 : 26,901.30 = 6,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.12/26,901.30 = 6,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.12x = 26,901.30 × 6,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.12x = 168,060,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,060,491.49/17,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.99

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