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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.07, 26,944.90 and 6,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.07, 26,944.90 and 6,268.29 is: 9,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.07 : 26,944.90 = 6,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.07/26,944.90 = 6,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.07x = 26,944.90 × 6,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.07x = 168,898,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,898,447.22/17,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.73

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