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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.10, 26,932.65 and 6,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.10, 26,932.65 and 6,266.80 is: 9,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.10 : 26,932.65 = 6,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.10/26,932.65 = 6,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.10x = 26,932.65 × 6,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.10x = 168,781,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,781,531.02/17,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.20

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