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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.59, 26,927.69 and 6,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.59, 26,927.69 and 6,266.01 is: 9,402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.59 : 26,927.69 = 6,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.59/26,927.69 = 6,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.59x = 26,927.69 × 6,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.59x = 168,729,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,729,143.49/17,944.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.79

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