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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.09, 26,939.12 and 6,270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.09, 26,939.12 and 6,270.03 is: 9,407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.09 : 26,939.12 = 6,270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.09/26,939.12 = 6,270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.09x = 26,939.12 × 6,270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.09x = 168,909,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,909,059.22/17,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.31

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