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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.91, 26,955.18 and 6,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.91, 26,955.18 and 6,275.14 is: 9,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.91 : 26,955.18 = 6,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.91/26,955.18 = 6,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.91x = 26,955.18 × 6,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.91x = 169,147,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,147,528.23/17,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.01

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