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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.50, 26,930.00 and 6,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.50, 26,930.00 and 6,272.06 is: 9,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.50 : 26,930.00 = 6,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.50/26,930.00 = 6,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.50x = 26,930.00 × 6,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.50x = 168,906,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,906,409.79/17,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.95

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