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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.63, 26,908.35 and 6,692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.63, 26,908.35 and 6,692.78 is: 10,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.63 : 26,908.35 = 6,692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.63/26,908.35 = 6,692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.63x = 26,908.35 × 6,692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.63x = 180,091,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,091,595.17/17,939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.76

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