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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.56, 26,934.84 and 6,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.56, 26,934.84 and 6,266.88 is: 9,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.56 : 26,934.84 = 6,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.56/26,934.84 = 6,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.56x = 26,934.84 × 6,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.56x = 168,797,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,797,410.10/17,953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.89

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