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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.41, 26,957.43 and 6,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.41, 26,957.43 and 6,276.64 is: 9,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.41 : 26,957.43 = 6,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.41/26,957.43 = 6,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.41x = 26,957.43 × 6,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.41x = 169,202,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,202,083.44/17,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.26

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