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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.56, 26,926.74 and 6,854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.56, 26,926.74 and 6,854.52 is: 10,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.56 : 26,926.74 = 6,854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.56/26,926.74 = 6,854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.56x = 26,926.74 × 6,854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.56x = 184,569,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,569,877.86/17,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.84

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