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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.52, 26,899.38 and 6,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.52, 26,899.38 and 6,837.30 is: 10,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.52 : 26,899.38 = 6,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.52/26,899.38 = 6,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.52x = 26,899.38 × 6,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.52x = 183,919,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,919,130.87/17,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.32

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