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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.72, 26,947.32 and 6,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.72, 26,947.32 and 6,275.28 is: 9,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.72 : 26,947.32 = 6,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.72/26,947.32 = 6,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.72x = 26,947.32 × 6,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.72x = 169,101,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,101,978.25/17,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.00

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