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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.06, 26,966.43 and 6,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.06, 26,966.43 and 6,288.66 is: 9,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.06 : 26,966.43 = 6,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.06/26,966.43 = 6,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.06x = 26,966.43 × 6,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.06x = 169,582,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,582,709.68/17,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.33

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