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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.74, 26,952.35 and 6,122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.74, 26,952.35 and 6,122.69 is: 9,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.74 : 26,952.35 = 6,122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.74/26,952.35 = 6,122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.74x = 26,952.35 × 6,122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.74x = 165,020,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,020,853.96/17,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.22

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