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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,936.52, 26,903.73 and 6,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,936.52, 26,903.73 and 6,844.32 is: 10,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,936.52 : 26,903.73 = 6,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,936.52/26,903.73 = 6,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,936.52x = 26,903.73 × 6,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,936.52x = 184,137,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,137,737.31/17,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.08

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