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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.16, 26,952.42 and 6,281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.16, 26,952.42 and 6,281.66 is: 9,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.16 : 26,952.42 = 6,281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.16/26,952.42 = 6,281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.16x = 26,952.42 × 6,281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.16x = 169,305,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,305,938.62/17,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.55

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