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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.48, 26,181.50 and 6,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.48, 26,181.50 and 6,933.65 is: 10,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.48 : 26,181.50 = 6,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.48/26,181.50 = 6,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.48x = 26,181.50 × 6,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.48x = 181,533,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,533,191.90/17,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.23

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