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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.14, 26,910.31 and 6,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.14, 26,910.31 and 6,253.30 is: 9,379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.14 : 26,910.31 = 6,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.14/26,910.31 = 6,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.14x = 26,910.31 × 6,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.14x = 168,278,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,278,241.52/17,940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.98

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