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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.42, 26,963.44 and 6,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.42, 26,963.44 and 6,280.64 is: 9,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.42 : 26,963.44 = 6,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.42/26,963.44 = 6,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.42x = 26,963.44 × 6,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.42x = 169,347,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,347,659.80/17,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.26

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