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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.70, 26,831.52 and 6,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.70, 26,831.52 and 6,793.29 is: 10,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.70 : 26,831.52 = 6,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.70/26,831.52 = 6,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.70x = 26,831.52 × 6,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.70x = 182,274,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274,296.50/17,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.06

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