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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.07, 26,943.40 and 6,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.07, 26,943.40 and 6,267.29 is: 9,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.07 : 26,943.40 = 6,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.07/26,943.40 = 6,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.07x = 26,943.40 × 6,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.07x = 168,861,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,861,974.50/17,954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.22

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