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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.97, 26,883.84 and 6,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.97, 26,883.84 and 6,829.26 is: 10,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.97 : 26,883.84 = 6,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.97/26,883.84 = 6,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.97x = 26,883.84 × 6,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.97x = 183,596,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,596,598.74/17,922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.65

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