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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.83, 26,869.50 and 6,820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.83, 26,869.50 and 6,820.13 is: 10,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.83 : 26,869.50 = 6,820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.83/26,869.50 = 6,820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.83x = 26,869.50 × 6,820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.83x = 183,253,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,253,340.16/17,912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.28

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