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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.20, 26,959.80 and 6,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.20, 26,959.80 and 6,287.60 is: 9,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.20 : 26,959.80 = 6,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.20/26,959.80 = 6,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.20x = 26,959.80 × 6,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.20x = 169,512,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,512,438.48/17,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.40

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