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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.94, 26,193.80 and 6,940.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.94, 26,193.80 and 6,940.46 is: 10,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.94 : 26,193.80 = 6,940.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.94/26,193.80 = 6,940.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.94x = 26,193.80 × 6,940.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.94x = 181,797,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,797,021.15/17,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.89

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