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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.20, 26,915.76 and 6,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.20, 26,915.76 and 6,265.28 is: 9,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.20 : 26,915.76 = 6,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.20/26,915.76 = 6,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.20x = 26,915.76 × 6,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.20x = 168,634,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,634,772.81/17,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.97

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