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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.70, 26,915.01 and 6,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.70, 26,915.01 and 6,264.78 is: 9,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.70 : 26,915.01 = 6,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.70/26,915.01 = 6,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.70x = 26,915.01 × 6,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.70x = 168,616,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616,616.35/17,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.22

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