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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.04, 26,965.34 and 6,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.04, 26,965.34 and 6,292.20 is: 9,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.04 : 26,965.34 = 6,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.04/26,965.34 = 6,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.04x = 26,965.34 × 6,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.04x = 169,671,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,671,312.35/17,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.75

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