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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.98, 26,183.73 and 6,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.98, 26,183.73 and 6,935.16 is: 10,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.98 : 26,183.73 = 6,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.98/26,183.73 = 6,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.98x = 26,183.73 × 6,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.98x = 181,588,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,588,356.95/17,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.50

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