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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.32, 26,931.24 and 6,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.32, 26,931.24 and 6,267.52 is: 9,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.32 : 26,931.24 = 6,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.32/26,931.24 = 6,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.32x = 26,931.24 × 6,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.32x = 168,792,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,792,085.32/17,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.20

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