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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.93, 26,895.32 and 6,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.93, 26,895.32 and 6,261.35 is: 9,386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.93 : 26,895.32 = 6,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.93/26,895.32 = 6,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.93x = 26,895.32 × 6,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.93x = 168,401,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,401,011.88/17,939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.94

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