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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.60, 26,946.60 and 6,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.60, 26,946.60 and 6,279.60 is: 9,417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.60 : 26,946.60 = 6,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.60/26,946.60 = 6,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.60x = 26,946.60 × 6,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.60x = 169,213,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,213,869.36/17,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.72

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