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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.44, 26,942.25 and 6,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.44, 26,942.25 and 6,274.55 is: 9,411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.44 : 26,942.25 = 6,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.44/26,942.25 = 6,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.44x = 26,942.25 × 6,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.44x = 169,050,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,050,360.03/17,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.85

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