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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.16, 26,970.58 and 6,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.16, 26,970.58 and 6,285.40 is: 9,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.16 : 26,970.58 = 6,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.16/26,970.58 = 6,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.16x = 26,970.58 × 6,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.16x = 169,520,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,520,883.53/17,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.42

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