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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.52, 26,903.88 and 6,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.52, 26,903.88 and 6,840.30 is: 10,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.52 : 26,903.88 = 6,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.52/26,903.88 = 6,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.52x = 26,903.88 × 6,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.52x = 184,030,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,030,610.36/17,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.82

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