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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.38, 26,914.78 and 6,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.38, 26,914.78 and 6,097.34 is: 9,146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.38 : 26,914.78 = 6,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.38/26,914.78 = 6,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.38x = 26,914.78 × 6,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.38x = 164,108,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,108,639.59/17,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.43

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