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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.88, 26,177.73 and 6,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.88, 26,177.73 and 6,929.56 is: 10,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.88 : 26,177.73 = 6,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.88/26,177.73 = 6,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.88x = 26,177.73 × 6,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.88x = 181,400,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,400,150.70/17,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.16

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