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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.93, 26,181.81 and 6,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.93, 26,181.81 and 6,932.45 is: 10,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.93 : 26,181.81 = 6,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.93/26,181.81 = 6,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.93x = 26,181.81 × 6,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.93x = 181,504,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,504,024.24/17,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.89

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