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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.82, 26,959.50 and 6,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.82, 26,959.50 and 6,286.41 is: 9,429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.82 : 26,959.50 = 6,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.82/26,959.50 = 6,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.82x = 26,959.50 × 6,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.82x = 169,478,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478,470.40/17,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.71

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