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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.62, 26,942.73 and 6,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.62, 26,942.73 and 6,266.83 is: 9,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.62 : 26,942.73 = 6,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.62/26,942.73 = 6,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.62x = 26,942.73 × 6,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.62x = 168,845,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,845,508.65/17,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.54

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