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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.66, 26,953.17 and 6,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.66, 26,953.17 and 6,282.16 is: 9,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.66 : 26,953.17 = 6,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.66/26,953.17 = 6,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.66x = 26,953.17 × 6,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.66x = 169,324,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,324,126.45/17,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.30

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