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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.68, 26,963.82 and 6,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.68, 26,963.82 and 6,280.92 is: 9,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.68 : 26,963.82 = 6,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.68/26,963.82 = 6,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.68x = 26,963.82 × 6,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.68x = 169,357,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,357,596.31/17,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.68

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