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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.99, 26,941.79 and 6,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.99, 26,941.79 and 6,266.21 is: 9,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.99 : 26,941.79 = 6,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.99/26,941.79 = 6,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.99x = 26,941.79 × 6,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.99x = 168,822,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,822,747.88/17,952.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.60

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