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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.93, 26,183.31 and 6,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.93, 26,183.31 and 6,933.45 is: 10,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.93 : 26,183.31 = 6,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.93/26,183.31 = 6,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.93x = 26,183.31 × 6,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.93x = 181,540,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,540,670.72/17,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.39

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