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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.84, 26,885.66 and 6,838.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.84, 26,885.66 and 6,838.29 is: 10,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.84 : 26,885.66 = 6,838.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.84/26,885.66 = 6,838.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.84x = 26,885.66 × 6,838.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.84x = 183,851,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851,905.73/17,930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.39

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