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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.93, 26,926.11 and 6,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.93, 26,926.11 and 6,107.59 is: 9,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.93 : 26,926.11 = 6,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.93/26,926.11 = 6,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.93x = 26,926.11 × 6,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.93x = 164,453,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,453,627.38/17,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.68

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