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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.34, 26,941.65 and 6,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.34, 26,941.65 and 6,276.94 is: 9,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.34 : 26,941.65 = 6,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.34/26,941.65 = 6,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.34x = 26,941.65 × 6,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.34x = 169,111,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,111,120.55/17,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.00

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