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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.88, 26,936.82 and 6,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.88, 26,936.82 and 6,270.84 is: 9,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.88 : 26,936.82 = 6,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.88/26,936.82 = 6,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.88x = 26,936.82 × 6,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.88x = 168,916,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,916,488.33/17,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.26

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