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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.07, 26,974.76 and 6,288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.07, 26,974.76 and 6,288.39 is: 9,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.07 : 26,974.76 = 6,288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.07/26,974.76 = 6,288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.07x = 26,974.76 × 6,288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.07x = 169,627,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627,779.59/17,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.84

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