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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.80, 26,944.49 and 6,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.80, 26,944.49 and 6,268.02 is: 9,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.80 : 26,944.49 = 6,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.80/26,944.49 = 6,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.80x = 26,944.49 × 6,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.80x = 168,888,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,888,602.21/17,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.32

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