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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.36, 26,954.10 and 6,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.36, 26,954.10 and 6,119.88 is: 9,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.36 : 26,954.10 = 6,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.36/26,954.10 = 6,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.36x = 26,954.10 × 6,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.36x = 164,955,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,955,857.51/17,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.86

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