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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.06, 26,901.33 and 6,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.06, 26,901.33 and 6,839.08 is: 10,261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.06 : 26,901.33 = 6,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.06/26,901.33 = 6,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.06x = 26,901.33 × 6,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.06x = 183,980,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,980,347.98/17,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.57

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