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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.61, 26,909.55 and 6,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.61, 26,909.55 and 6,252.84 is: 9,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.61 : 26,909.55 = 6,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.61/26,909.55 = 6,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.61x = 26,909.55 × 6,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.61x = 168,261,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,261,110.62/17,939.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.31

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