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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.92, 26,975.88 and 6,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.92, 26,975.88 and 6,294.41 is: 9,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.92 : 26,975.88 = 6,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.92/26,975.88 = 6,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.92x = 26,975.88 × 6,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.92x = 169,797,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,797,113.95/17,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.61

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