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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.66, 26,889.84 and 6,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.66, 26,889.84 and 6,241.50 is: 9,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.66 : 26,889.84 = 6,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.66/26,889.84 = 6,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.66x = 26,889.84 × 6,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.66x = 167,832,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,832,936.36/17,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.02

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