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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.40, 26,924.10 and 6,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.40, 26,924.10 and 6,259.90 is: 9,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.40 : 26,924.10 = 6,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.40/26,924.10 = 6,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.40x = 26,924.10 × 6,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.40x = 168,542,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542,173.59/17,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.85

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