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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.57, 26,941.17 and 6,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.57, 26,941.17 and 6,265.79 is: 9,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.57 : 26,941.17 = 6,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.57/26,941.17 = 6,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.57x = 26,941.17 × 6,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.57x = 168,807,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,807,764.18/17,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.98

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