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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.34, 26,937.99 and 6,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.34, 26,937.99 and 6,269.28 is: 9,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.34 : 26,937.99 = 6,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.34/26,937.99 = 6,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.34x = 26,937.99 × 6,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.34x = 168,881,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,881,801.95/17,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.18

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