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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.32, 26,926.74 and 6,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.32, 26,926.74 and 6,264.52 is: 9,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.32 : 26,926.74 = 6,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.32/26,926.74 = 6,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.32x = 26,926.74 × 6,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.32x = 168,683,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683,101.26/17,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.70

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