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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.56, 26,953.68 and 6,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.56, 26,953.68 and 6,280.16 is: 9,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.56 : 26,953.68 = 6,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.56/26,953.68 = 6,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.56x = 26,953.68 × 6,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.56x = 169,273,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,273,422.99/17,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.58

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