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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.83, 26,951.31 and 6,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.83, 26,951.31 and 6,276.18 is: 9,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.83 : 26,951.31 = 6,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.83/26,951.31 = 6,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.83x = 26,951.31 × 6,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.83x = 169,151,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,151,272.80/17,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.17

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