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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.65, 26,959.14 and 6,285.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.65, 26,959.14 and 6,285.91 is: 9,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.65 : 26,959.14 = 6,285.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.65/26,959.14 = 6,285.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.65x = 26,959.14 × 6,285.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.65x = 169,462,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,462,727.72/17,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.92

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