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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.96, 26,950.49 and 6,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.96, 26,950.49 and 6,280.18 is: 9,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.96 : 26,950.49 = 6,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.96/26,950.49 = 6,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.96x = 26,950.49 × 6,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.96x = 169,253,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,253,928.29/17,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.29

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