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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,936.83, 26,906.46 and 6,248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,936.83, 26,906.46 and 6,248.53 is: 9,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,936.83 : 26,906.46 = 6,248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,936.83/26,906.46 = 6,248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,936.83x = 26,906.46 × 6,248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,936.83x = 168,125,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,125,822.50/17,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.22

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