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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.57, 26,910.09 and 6,840.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.57, 26,910.09 and 6,840.23 is: 10,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.57 : 26,910.09 = 6,840.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.57/26,910.09 = 6,840.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.57x = 26,910.09 × 6,840.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.57x = 184,071,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,071,070.37/17,932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.62

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