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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.20, 26,932.26 and 6,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.20, 26,932.26 and 6,276.28 is: 9,408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.20 : 26,932.26 = 6,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.20/26,932.26 = 6,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.20x = 26,932.26 × 6,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.20x = 169,034,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,034,404.79/17,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.47

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