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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.52, 26,948.58 and 6,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.52, 26,948.58 and 6,270.69 is: 9,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.52 : 26,948.58 = 6,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.52/26,948.58 = 6,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.52x = 26,948.58 × 6,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.52x = 168,986,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,986,191.12/17,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.33

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