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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.92, 26,974.38 and 6,293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.92, 26,974.38 and 6,293.41 is: 9,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.92 : 26,974.38 = 6,293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.92/26,974.38 = 6,293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.92x = 26,974.38 × 6,293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.92x = 169,760,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,760,697.96/17,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.11

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