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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.14, 26,954.91 and 6,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.14, 26,954.91 and 6,118.03 is: 9,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.14 : 26,954.91 = 6,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.14/26,954.91 = 6,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.14x = 26,954.91 × 6,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.14x = 164,910,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,910,948.03/17,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.45

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