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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.58, 26,945.42 and 6,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.58, 26,945.42 and 6,276.80 is: 9,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.58 : 26,945.42 = 6,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.58/26,945.42 = 6,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.58x = 26,945.42 × 6,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.58x = 169,131,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,131,012.26/17,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.22

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