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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.60, 26,951.43 and 6,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.60, 26,951.43 and 6,280.80 is: 9,421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.60 : 26,951.43 = 6,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.60/26,951.43 = 6,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.60x = 26,951.43 × 6,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.60x = 169,276,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,276,541.54/17,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.21

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