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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,978.44, 26,970 and 6,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,978.44, 26,970 and 6,295 is: 9,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,978.44 : 26,970 = 6,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,978.44/26,970 = 6,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,978.44x = 26,970 × 6,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,978.44x = 169,776,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,776,150/17,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.32

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