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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.63, 26,944.25 and 6,267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.63, 26,944.25 and 6,267.85 is: 9,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.63 : 26,944.25 = 6,267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.63/26,944.25 = 6,267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.63x = 26,944.25 × 6,267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.63x = 168,882,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,882,418.66/17,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.07

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