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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.84, 26,935.74 and 6,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.84, 26,935.74 and 6,267.78 is: 9,403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.84 : 26,935.74 = 6,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.84/26,935.74 = 6,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.84x = 26,935.74 × 6,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.84x = 168,827,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,827,292.46/17,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.93

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