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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.30, 26,913.26 and 6,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.30, 26,913.26 and 6,255.50 is: 9,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.30 : 26,913.26 = 6,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.30/26,913.26 = 6,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.30x = 26,913.26 × 6,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.30x = 168,355,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,355,897.93/17,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.18

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