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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.68, 26,924.25 and 6,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.68, 26,924.25 and 6,258.16 is: 9,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.68 : 26,924.25 = 6,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.68/26,924.25 = 6,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.68x = 26,924.25 × 6,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.68x = 168,496,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,496,286.30/17,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.20

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