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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.62, 26,941.23 and 6,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.62, 26,941.23 and 6,265.83 is: 9,403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.62 : 26,941.23 = 6,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.62/26,941.23 = 6,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.62x = 26,941.23 × 6,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.62x = 168,809,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,809,244.70/17,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.04

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