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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.97, 26,889.84 and 6,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.97, 26,889.84 and 6,833.25 is: 10,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.97 : 26,889.84 = 6,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.97/26,889.84 = 6,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.97x = 26,889.84 × 6,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.97x = 183,744,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,744,999.18/17,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.64

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