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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.92, 26,920.98 and 6,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.92, 26,920.98 and 6,255 is: 9,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.92 : 26,920.98 = 6,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.92/26,920.98 = 6,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.92x = 26,920.98 × 6,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.92x = 168,390,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,390,729.90/17,944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.75

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