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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.16, 26,926.68 and 6,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.16, 26,926.68 and 6,263.12 is: 9,395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.16 : 26,926.68 = 6,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.16/26,926.68 = 6,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.16x = 26,926.68 × 6,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.16x = 168,645,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,645,028.04/17,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.18

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