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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.63, 26,923.17 and 6,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.63, 26,923.17 and 6,261.84 is: 9,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.63 : 26,923.17 = 6,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.63/26,923.17 = 6,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.63x = 26,923.17 × 6,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.63x = 168,588,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,588,582.83/17,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.84

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