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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.96, 26,947.49 and 6,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.96, 26,947.49 and 6,278.18 is: 9,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.96 : 26,947.49 = 6,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.96/26,947.49 = 6,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.96x = 26,947.49 × 6,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.96x = 169,181,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,181,026.64/17,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.28

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