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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.84, 26,913.60 and 6,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.84, 26,913.60 and 6,842.70 is: 10,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.84 : 26,913.60 = 6,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.84/26,913.60 = 6,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.84x = 26,913.60 × 6,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.84x = 184,161,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,161,690.72/17,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.38

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