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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.63, 26,920.17 and 6,259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.63, 26,920.17 and 6,259.84 is: 9,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.63 : 26,920.17 = 6,259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.63/26,920.17 = 6,259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.63x = 26,920.17 × 6,259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.63x = 168,515,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,515,956.97/17,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.84

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