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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.44, 26,968.68 and 6,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.44, 26,968.68 and 6,127.68 is: 9,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.44 : 26,968.68 = 6,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.44/26,968.68 = 6,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.44x = 26,968.68 × 6,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.44x = 165,255,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,255,441.06/17,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.38

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