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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.38, 26,921.19 and 6,260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.38, 26,921.19 and 6,260.61 is: 9,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.38 : 26,921.19 = 6,260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.38/26,921.19 = 6,260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.38x = 26,921.19 × 6,260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.38x = 168,543,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,543,071.33/17,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.96

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