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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.96, 26,941.14 and 6,269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.96, 26,941.14 and 6,269.45 is: 9,405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.96 : 26,941.14 = 6,269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.96/26,941.14 = 6,269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.96x = 26,941.14 × 6,269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.96x = 168,905,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,905,995.47/17,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.11

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