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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.44, 26,954.88 and 6,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.44, 26,954.88 and 6,284.48 is: 9,424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.44 : 26,954.88 = 6,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.44/26,954.88 = 6,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.44x = 26,954.88 × 6,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.44x = 169,397,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,397,404.26/17,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.87

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