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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.60, 26,929.06 and 6,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.60, 26,929.06 and 6,265.80 is: 9,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.60 : 26,929.06 = 6,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.60/26,929.06 = 6,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.60x = 26,929.06 × 6,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.60x = 168,732,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732,104.15/17,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.76

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