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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.55, 26,885.70 and 6,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.55, 26,885.70 and 6,837.60 is: 10,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.55 : 26,885.70 = 6,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.55/26,885.70 = 6,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.55x = 26,885.70 × 6,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.55x = 183,833,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,833,662.32/17,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.54

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