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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.34, 26,950.69 and 6,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.34, 26,950.69 and 6,118.22 is: 9,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.34 : 26,950.69 = 6,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.34/26,950.69 = 6,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.34x = 26,950.69 × 6,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.34x = 164,890,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,890,085.23/17,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.74

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