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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.41, 26,916.46 and 6,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.41, 26,916.46 and 6,259.25 is: 9,384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.41 : 26,916.46 = 6,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.41/26,916.46 = 6,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.41x = 26,916.46 × 6,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.41x = 168,476,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476,852.26/17,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.64

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