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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.34, 26,930.31 and 6,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.34, 26,930.31 and 6,267.76 is: 9,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.34 : 26,930.31 = 6,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.34/26,930.31 = 6,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.34x = 26,930.31 × 6,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.34x = 168,792,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,792,719.81/17,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.41

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