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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.41, 26,954.45 and 6,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.41, 26,954.45 and 6,274.64 is: 9,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.41 : 26,954.45 = 6,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.41/26,954.45 = 6,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.41x = 26,954.45 × 6,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.41x = 169,129,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,129,470.15/17,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.27

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