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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.68, 26,874.38 and 6,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.68, 26,874.38 and 6,673.89 is: 10,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.68 : 26,874.38 = 6,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.68/26,874.38 = 6,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.68x = 26,874.38 × 6,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.68x = 179,356,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,356,773.40/17,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.40

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