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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.72, 26,916.84 and 6,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.72, 26,916.84 and 6,259.56 is: 9,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.72 : 26,916.84 = 6,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.72/26,916.84 = 6,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.72x = 26,916.84 × 6,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.72x = 168,487,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,487,574.99/17,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.07

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