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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.59, 26,914.02 and 6,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.59, 26,914.02 and 6,846.30 is: 10,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.59 : 26,914.02 = 6,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.59/26,914.02 = 6,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.59x = 26,914.02 × 6,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.59x = 184,261,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,261,455.13/17,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.50

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