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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.42, 26,912.52 and 6,850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.42, 26,912.52 and 6,850.22 is: 10,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.42 : 26,912.52 = 6,850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.42/26,912.52 = 6,850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.42x = 26,912.52 × 6,850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.42x = 184,356,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,356,682.75/17,942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.91

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