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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.67, 26,963.57 and 6,293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.67, 26,963.57 and 6,293.51 is: 9,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.67 : 26,963.57 = 6,293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.67/26,963.57 = 6,293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.67x = 26,963.57 × 6,293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.67x = 169,695,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695,580.57/17,986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.52

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