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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.56, 26,905.36 and 6,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.56, 26,905.36 and 6,248.16 is: 9,373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.56 : 26,905.36 = 6,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.56/26,905.36 = 6,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.56x = 26,905.36 × 6,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.56x = 168,108,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,108,994.14/17,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.47

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