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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.59, 26,943.53 and 6,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.59, 26,943.53 and 6,278.19 is: 9,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.59 : 26,943.53 = 6,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.59/26,943.53 = 6,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.59x = 26,943.53 × 6,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.59x = 169,156,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,156,569.22/17,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.87

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