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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.95, 26,911.83 and 6,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.95, 26,911.83 and 6,695.13 is: 10,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.95 : 26,911.83 = 6,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.95/26,911.83 = 6,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.95x = 26,911.83 × 6,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.95x = 180,178,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,178,200.39/17,941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.29

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