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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.60, 26,954.64 and 6,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.60, 26,954.64 and 6,274.80 is: 9,416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.60 : 26,954.64 = 6,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.60/26,954.64 = 6,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.60x = 26,954.64 × 6,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.60x = 169,134,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,134,975.07/17,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.48

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