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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.59, 26,936.69 and 6,262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.59, 26,936.69 and 6,262.81 is: 9,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.59 : 26,936.69 = 6,262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.59/26,936.69 = 6,262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.59x = 26,936.69 × 6,262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.59x = 168,699,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,699,205.50/17,949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.50

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