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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.97, 26,886.84 and 6,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.97, 26,886.84 and 6,831.25 is: 10,246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.97 : 26,886.84 = 6,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.97/26,886.84 = 6,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.97x = 26,886.84 × 6,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.97x = 183,670,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,670,725.75/17,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.64

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