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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.81, 26,941.51 and 6,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.81, 26,941.51 and 6,266.03 is: 9,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.81 : 26,941.51 = 6,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.81/26,941.51 = 6,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.81x = 26,941.51 × 6,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.81x = 168,816,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,816,183.03/17,952.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.33

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