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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.61, 26,902.05 and 6,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.61, 26,902.05 and 6,247.81 is: 9,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.61 : 26,902.05 = 6,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.61/26,902.05 = 6,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.61x = 26,902.05 × 6,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.61x = 168,078,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,078,897.01/17,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.76

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