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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.91, 26,959.68 and 6,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.91, 26,959.68 and 6,278.14 is: 9,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.91 : 26,959.68 = 6,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.91/26,959.68 = 6,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.91x = 26,959.68 × 6,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.91x = 169,256,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,256,645.40/17,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.51

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