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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.13, 26,943.50 and 6,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.13, 26,943.50 and 6,267.35 is: 9,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.13 : 26,943.50 = 6,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.13/26,943.50 = 6,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.13x = 26,943.50 × 6,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.13x = 168,864,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,864,344.73/17,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.32

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